It is such an immense pleasure that Blind Youth Association Nepal(BYAN) is now completed its 8th year of establishment. As being a new organization of Blind and Partially sighted youth, we are more focusing in the areas like Inclusive Education, Employment Promotion, Policy Advocacy, Sexual and Reproductive health rights, Awareness raising and carrying rights based movement. In the occasion of 8th anniversary, Series of activities were conducted for a whole week
i. Orientation on the disability inclusive SRHR and SRHR provisions and services to the local government stakeholders in 4 different districts ;
a. Kailali- Province 7 , Banke and Rupandehi- Province 5 and Kaski- Gandaki Province
ii. Dissemination of outcomes of the study on Access of persons with disabilities in SRHR and FP
a. Kailali- Provience 7 , Banke and Rupandehi- Provience 5 and Kaski- Gandaki Provience
iii. Workshop with the Government representative in provincial educational Authorities
a. Province 2- Janakpur.
b. Provience 3 - Hetauda
iv. Followup to the rural/Municipalities for the development of disability friendly local regulation
a. Kailali, Kaski, Rupandehi
Date: 27th December,2019
A historic event on disability and SRHR was conducted on 27th December,2019. This event was a multi sector event where everyone was gathered to know about the findings and outcomes of the study. Cross disability involved intersectionality to understand about the issues that they are facing in terms of SRHR and family planning. This event was organized by Blind Youth Association Nepal where thematic organization from 5 disabilities i.e. CIL, PFPID, Autism care Nepal society and SHRUTI had put their stalls representing their organization along with books and materials. The main objective of putting up stalls was to aware participants about different types of disability and to aware about the works that they do.
This program was in augurarted by honorable minister Bhanubhakta Dakal from health and population ministry. He mentioned that these kind of program play a important role for PWDs. He said" I have come here as representative from the health and population ministry. We will play an effective role to put your concerns and implement it. This document is for everyone and we will try to make this accessible for everyone."
The first part of the program was the dissemination of study reports
The study report focused on existing laws and provisions along with international conventions such as UN CRPD,ICPD, SDG, etc which were also revised to see whether disability perspective has also been included or not especially SRHR provisions. In addition to it IEC materials developed by government are also not sufficient and in accessible format for person with disabilities.
Furthermore PWDs are deprived of health services due to various discrimination and superstitious beliefs that are existing in the society. International conventions like CRPD and SDG are progressive and inclusive and along with this ICPD also have included SRHR rights. There is no provision for collecting health information for PWDs and LGBTQI by government. In addition to it collecting data for census should also be disability inclusive. Furthermore private sectors, service providers and stakeholders should provide service without any discrimination and government should also pressurize for disability friendly services.
Furthermore the various experts from disability and SRHR provided their critical comments with following points.
- This report is quite relevant. This kind of study has not been done before. Every human being is sexual and PWDs are not exceptional.
- Theoretical perspective would have made this report more significant and better.
- Detail discussion on topics such as safe motherhood and abortion have not been carried out.
- As women are more vulnerable to sexual abuse this report is lacking to detail the issue of women.
- General secretary of NFDN has emphasized on making separate disability or division under the government because the current focal unit Leprosy control and disability management section is not sufficient to cover the whole disability section.
- Any IEC material that are developed by stakeholders should also be inclusive or accessible for PWDs for learning or disability.
The second presentation was on project implementation, result and learning where a progress report was shared and highlighted the project outcome, learning and information from the need assessment survey which states that IEC materials are not accessible. The demand side from PWDs are low whereas the supply side is high and these supply side are also not disability friendly and they lack process and guidelines.
Another highlight of the program was the launching of IEC materials and videos on sign language. The inauguration as well as launching of IEC materials were carried out in the presence of honorable minster. This program was carried out in 2 phase where in the first phase IEC material related with family planning tools and methods were disseminated and in the second phase videos on sign language for hard of hearing and deaf was disseminated.
The second event of the program was followed by panel discussion with multi sector representatives i.e. from the policy perspective Dr Bimala Rai Paudel who shared policy gaps, Dr Bikash Koirala who shared the programmatic , planning and monitoring part from the health and population ministry, from donor agency we had UNFPA's country representative Lumba Baqi and from the field of PWDs and parents with PWDs we had KP Adhikari, chair of NDFN and Dr Sunita Amatya., chair of Autism Care Nepal.
Dr Bimala Rai Paudel shared that while participating in any program she tries to focus on the policy gaps and gives suggestion regarding it. Besides that they provide 3 to 6 months training on sign language course and distributes accessible materials to the children in school such as Braille and large print. She also mentioned about the existing policy gaps that PWDs are facing and in order to fulfill these gaps inclusiveness programs and policies should be passed from the parliament.
Dr Bikas Devkota mentioned that there 20 documents related with health. He also said that we should focus on attitudinal behavior rather than language translation. We have both access and utilization with us but we are not able to utilize it properly and it has created a gap for PWDs. Implementation and formulation is possible only when we are able to utilize the opportunities.
Ms Lumba Baqui from UNFPA- For UNFPA, our core area of work is reaching 3 zeros i.e. Zero maternal deaths and zero gender based violence. This is not just for UNFPA, this is for all stakeholders, we are working to conduct to address the needs in advocacy for inclusive policy and programs. We are guided by SDGs for inclusive agenda. ICPD had 9500 participants and it was reenergizing to see government of Nepal to leave no one behind. Making health structures disability friendly, removing attitudinal barriers and introducing prominent technologies is important.It is not just supply and delivery, but also in health seeking behaviors and enabling supportive and inclusive environment is important. Comprehensive sexual education is designed in the curriculum of Nepal, which is among the very few country to promulgate in asia pacific region.
KP Adhikari- When we look through deaf's perspective we feel everything is okay but if we do not have words and sign language, how can we communicate? If we go through service provider and interpreters we feel lack of privacy while sharing our problems and especially women face more sexual abuse and rape cases are increasing day by day. Deaf people cannot bring the issues out neither in their classrooms nor in any aspects. Deaf people have not understood about how they should use contraceptives as there are no signs mentioned in it and we have not reached at that level. There is lack in the educational level and I feel that problem arises from this level also. There are laws and provisions but the implementation part is weak.
Dr Sunita Amatya- SRHR is an integral part of human anatomy. If we are emotionally, physically and mentally well than only we can be healthy. People with many kinds of disabilities demand for accessibility but psychosocial disability cannot speak about this and SRHR is also their right. Sexual abuse can happen to both son and daughter but the important thing is to provide access to SRHR knowledge in the school education. We need to teach good touch and bad touch in simplified way. In the case of abuse also it is parents responsibility to teach about close circle and far circle and education is the most important thing.
In this way the dissemination program was successful and this program provided insights for researchers who want to research on health policies and regulations for PWDs.
The new year 2020 started with the program organised for the development of friendly policy and sensitization and increasing the understainding of the policy makers in povince 3. It is important, and out past experience has demonstrated that the policy makers do not write policies without possessing in-depth understanding on the issue. What is also true is that it is little difficult to general people including the authorities to understand the nature of disability and associated issues. Because, disability movement in Nepal is still at the early stage and Nepal as a State has very limited perspective, expertise, experience and know how in the area of disability and its dimensions. It is with these reasons, we are more focused to build understanding and capacity of the government policy makers. In this connection, this intervention will specifically worked with the parliamentarians of Provincial and Federal levels, members of the Rural/Municipal levels, concerned ministries, ministers and personnel at all levels. As required, consultation workshops, policy interaction workshops and briefing meetings will be organised. Advocacy work will mostly be of lobby types so that desirable policy and program changes shall take place upon having sufficient information, facts and figures, sensitization and understanding in the minds of policy makers.
Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national NGO established and run by the Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) youth of Nepal. As a rights-based organisation, BYAN plays a proactive roles in the formulation, amendment and implementation of BPS related legal provisions, and in organising and capacity-building of BPS youth across the country. BYAN works in collaboration with Government, Civil society organisation, Persons with disabilities and their networks. BYAN is currently recruiting a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Project Coordinator and project Officer for its project "Increasing access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health rights of young persons with disabilities".
Project Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Project Coordinator will lead and implement the project activity as planned.
- S/He is responsible to coordinate with government in particular with Family Health Division,Rural/Municipalities RMCs, Health Unit and Civil society organisation.
- S/He will insure the activities are implemented with the organisations SRHR priorities area.
- Ensure in designing and dissemination of SRHR related IEC materials in accessible formats and use it for Awareness and Advocacy.
- Design and conduct SRHR related training and orientation sessions.
- Ensure the quality of training and counseling to the individual with disabilities and service providers from the Health sector.
- Coordinate with Government, SRH service providers to ensure the IEC materials and services are disability inclusive.
- Work closely with media to bring the positive change on disability issue on SRHR
- Ensure the proper documentation and timely reporting.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's in Public health or social science with at least 1 year of work experience in related field or Bachelor's with 3 years of experience.
- Technical knowledge in SRHR and FP components and sound understanding
On Federal/ Provincial and Local Law and policy provision on Health.
- Familiar with current socio political context and change process.
- Proven Knowledge on project planning and budgeting, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Respect to the diversity in particular to the poor marginalized, vulnerable and disability population.
- Prior experience working with diverse groups including Youth and Disability is an advantage.
- Excellent Excel skills and MS package .
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language
- Having two wheeler License will be an Advantage.
Field Officer -
An Field Officer will work in close coordination with the project coordinator and the Director to Plan and execute various advocacy works in Local/ Provincial and Federal Level.
- Work as a Liason between different district chapter and the Central office.
- Ensure disability perspective and accessibility in IEC materials and service delivery.
- Establish networks with different Government agencies and NGOs working in SRHR to advocate on Disability inclusion.
- Ensure the proper documentation and timely reporting of district level activities and the advocacy work to the coordinator.
- Support to the Coordinator and Director to develop training materials, orientation and sensitization program and Media mobilisation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's in Public health or social science with at least 1 year of work experience in related field.
- Good knowledge in SRHR and FP components and sound understanding on Federal/ Provincial and Local Law and policy provision on Health.
- Good Understanding on Disability related National and International laws (UNCRPD, SDG, Disability Right Act, Inclusive Education Policy, Constitution of Nepal)
- Familiar with current socio political context and change process.
- Respect to the diversity in particular to the poor marginalized, vulnerable and disability population.
- Prior experience working with diverse groups including Youth and Disability is an advantage.
- Excellent Excel skills and MS package
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates fitting above criteria are kindly requested to apply along with their CV Cover Letter and with expected salary at [email protected] mentioning the position you are applying in the subject line by 23 December, 2019. Telephone enquiry will not be entertained.
BYAN Promotes inclusion across gender, caste, ethnicity, Dalits and disability where the persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reasons.
You can also apply via :
Field Officer : https://merojob.com/project-officer-68/
Project Coordinator : https://merojob.com/project-coordinator-158/?action=preview
शिक्षक सेवा आयोगद्वारा लिइएको परिक्षामा करिव ७० जना दृष्टिविहिन परिक्षाथीहरू उतिर्ण भएका छन जस मध्ये करिव ५० जनाको हाराहारिमा राहत दरवन्दीमा कार्यरत रहेका छन । उनीहरुले शिक्षक सेवा आयोगको परीक्षा उत्रिन गरे पश्चात रिक्त हुन आएको उत्त राहत दरबन्दीमा विभिन्न बिद्यालयहरुले अफुखुसी दरवन्दि परिवर्तन गरि अपांगता नभएका व्यक्तिहरुलाई रोजगारी दिन खोजिएको विषयमा नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपालको गम्भिर ध्यानाकर्शन भएको छ , यसै बिषयलाई मध्य नजर गर्दै उक्त्त पदमा दृष्टिविहिन व्यक्तिलाई नै रोजगारीको सुनिस्चितताका लागि मिति २०६७ साल ८ महिना ४ गते बुधबारका दिन शिक्षा तथा मानब संशोधन विकास केन्द्र, समाबेशी शिक्षा शाखा प्रमुख टंक प्रसाद गौतम समक्ष माग पत्र पेश गरियोl
उक्त माग पत्र ग्रहण गर्दै समाबेशी शिक्षा प्रमुख टंक प्रसाद गौतमले दृष्टिबिहीन व्यक्तिका निम्ति छुट्याइएको राहत दरबन्दीमा स्वयम दृष्टिविहिन हरूलार्इनै रोजगारीको सुनिस्चितताका निम्ति यथासक्य परिपत्र गर्ने प्रतिवध्ता जायर गर्नुभयो ।
book 'Everyone Can Learn' published by BYAN has been handed over to the local educational authorities of Banke District with the objective of orienting local stakeholders with the education of children with disabilities and for the proper implementation of inclusive and disability friendly educational system. BYAN team received commitment from the local authorities that they will surely try to formulate and implement educational policies, acts, regulations and programs as guided by the book.
Everyone Can Learn is a reference book developed for the local government authorities working in Education as well as other people who are keen to learn about the inclusive education policies for the persons with disabilites and Responsibility of various people to develop the education system for the persons with disabilities.
Blind Youth Association Nepal(BYAN) is a National non governmental organisation working to promote educational and employment and Health opportunities of persons with disabilities in General and focusing on Blind and partially sighted .
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Mens can support women and girls to manage menstruation effectively across different social domains including household, community, school, and work. Men and boys influence women’s and girls’ experiences of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) through many roles, including as husbands, fathers, brothers, students, peers, teachers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, employers, development and humanitarian practitioners, and policymakers. While it is necessary to reach men and boys across all these roles. Effective menstrual hygiene management is vital to the health, well-being, dignity, empowerment, mobility and productivity of women and girls. Poor menstrual hygiene may cause stigma and ill health, Menstruation is a taboo subject across the world, which can lead to misinformation and the promotion of dangerous menstrual hygiene practices.
The issue of menstrual hygiene has been neglected and there is reluctance even within the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector to talk openly about this important subject. However, menstrual hygiene is gaining growing attention as a crucial aspect to achieving improved child health, education retention and gender equality.
BYAN leading Mensural health promotion activities involving men with disabilities in menstural health promotion in 8 different districts of Nepal across Blind, Deaf, Physical, hard of Hearing and parents of person with Autism and intellectual disabilities.
“Everyone can learn”
On 23rd August 2019 in the presence of Mr. Bhanubhakta Dhakal Minister of Law, Justice and Parliament affairs Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), proudly produced an advocacy tool book on inclusive education “Everyone can learn”. This book can be counted as a milestone book related to inclusive education on cross-disability sector. Our consultant Mr. Manish Prasai developed this book consisting:
- Brief introduction of Inclusive education.
- Definition on various disabilities.
- Learning techniques of various disabilities.
- Role of varoius agencies for inclusive education
Disability related laws and regulation of Nepal.