The Easy-to-Read Guidebook on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) developed by Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is designed to provide clear and accessible information for persons with disabilities. Using simple language and inclusive formats, the guidebook aims to support individuals in understanding their SRHR, making informed decisions, and accessing relevant health services. It also serves as a helpful resource for peer educators, caregivers, and service providers to promote inclusive, rights-based SRHR awareness and education within communities.

The SRHR Toolkit for Persons with Disabilities is a practical guide developed by Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) to support inclusive sexual and reproductive health and rights education. Designed for peer educators, service providers, and organizations, the toolkit provides accessible methods, materials, and strategies to empower persons with disabilities to understand and exercise their SRHR, while promoting inclusive and rights-based practices in communities and health services.

The factsheet on SRHR rights among persons with disabilities, produced by Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN), highlights the barriers, gaps, and opportunities in sexual and reproductive health and family planning services for youths with disabilities in Nepal. Based on a survey conducted in Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Bara, it underscores how disability-related stigma, lack of accessible information, and inadequate infrastructure limit access to SRHR services, while also identifying trusted sources, awareness levels, and confidence in service utilization. The initiative, part of BYAN’s ongoing “Action for Change” project in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion, emphasizes empowering youths with disabilities through peer education, accessible materials, and advocacy to ensure inclusive, rights-based SRHR services and policies.

Action for Change (A4C) 2023–2025, implemented by Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion, is a transformative initiative promoting inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) services for youths with diverse disabilities. Designed through a Power Shift modality, the project emphasized peer education, accessible SRHR materials, disability-friendly health facilities, and advocacy to strengthen inclusive policies and practices. We sincerely thank CBM Global Disability Inclusion for their collaboration and support in making this initiative possible.

Persons with disabilities, who make up 16% of the global population, often face systemic barriers in accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services due to stigma, stereotypes, and infrastructural challenges. This study in Nepal explores peer education and peer counselling as effective strategies to enhance SRHR awareness among persons with disabilities. Using a mixed-methods approach with structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews across Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Bara, the research highlights how peer-led programs improve knowledge, foster positive behavior change, and create inclusive learning environments. Tailoring training to specific disability groups, using culturally relevant examples, incorporating mental health support, and involving families and communities were found to strengthen outcomes. Key recommendations include developing specialized peer learning modules, integrating assistive technologies, training educators in emotional support, engaging community stakeholders, and establishing continuous monitoring to ensure effective and empowering SRHR education for persons with disabilities in Nepal.

This impact story booklet highlights the work of BYAN under the Right Here Right Now II (RHRN II) project, which promotes the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young people with disabilities in Nepal. It documents key achievements, experiences, and transformative stories from the project.

The Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, held from April 1–3 in Berlin, Germany, was a landmark global gathering of governments, civil society, donors, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan. The summit aimed to strengthen the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and foster concrete commitments for disability-inclusive development.

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) actively engaged in the summit, representing Nepal’s youth with disabilities through high-level advocacy, exhibitions, and panel discussions. From early engagement in 2024 to being part of the Youth Call to Action drafting committee, BYAN played a key role in shaping global discourse on inclusive education, SRHR, political participation, and financial accessibility.

Key highlights include:

• A dynamic exhibition booth visited by over 1000 delegates, showcasing inclusive SRHR tools, accessible education materials, and youth-led innovations.
• Representation in multiple thematic sessions by BYAN’s delegates, including dialogues with global leaders like the German Chancellor and the King of Jordan.
• Contributions to major outcomes like the Amman-Berlin Declaration and Youth Call to Action, pushing for stronger accountability, inclusive policies, and youth leadership.

This report offers a comprehensive look at BYAN’s engagement before, during, and after the summit—capturing lessons learned, partnerships built, and a roadmap for future action.

📥 Download the full report to explore how BYAN is advancing inclusive development through youth leadership—locally, nationally, and globally.

नेपालमा यौनिक तथा प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य शिक्षाले किशोरकिशोरी र युवाहरूको स्वास्थ्यमा महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रभाव पार्दछ। विद्यालयहरूमा स्वास्थ्य शिक्षा दिइँदै आएको भए पनि, अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूका लागि बृहत् यौनिकता शिक्षा सरल र प्रभावकारी ढङ्गले प्रदान गर्ने विषयमा थप पहलको खाँचो थियो। यसै आवश्यकता पूरा गर्न यो स्रोत सामग्री तयार पारिएको हो। यस पुस्तिकामा अङ्ग्रेजी शब्द 'Sex' लाई 'यौन' र 'Sexual' लाई 'यौनिक' रूपमा प्रयोग गरिएको छ, साथै 'Family Planning' लाई 'परिवार योजना' भनी उल्लेख गरिएको छ। यो पुस्तिकामा सबै प्रयोगकर्ताहरूको सहज बुझाइका लागि आधारभूत र प्रारम्भिक जानकारीहरू मात्र समावेश गरिएको छ।

This official guideline published by the Government of Nepal in 2022 provides comprehensive standards for making reproductive health and safe motherhood services accessible to persons with disabilities. The document outlines specific procedures, facility requirements, and communication approaches that healthcare providers should implement to ensure quality care for women with disabilities during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. It addresses physical accessibility, staff training needs, and accommodations for various disability types, serving as an essential reference for healthcare facilities, service providers, and policy implementers working to create inclusive reproductive healthcare systems throughout Nepal.