Our History

1991–1995

GENESIS: WOMEN RISING & GRASSROOTS AWAKENING

Fighting Trafficking from Day One — Nepal before WOREC was a known issue nationally, but WOREC identified trafficking and violence against women as critical concerns from its earliest years.
Women’s Health as a Right — STI/AIDS prevention, reproductive health, bodily autonomy, and sexual health education became foundational community priorities.
Animation & Education — Rights literacy, grassroots awareness, leadership development, and women-led organizing expanded through village-level engagement.

1996–2000

Shelter Support Initiatives (1998) — Safe shelter development and survivor-centered support systems began taking shape.
Activism Against Violence — Community resistance and response mechanisms strengthened around domestic violence and trafficking.
Survivor Journalism & Storytelling — Survivor voices and lived experiences became central to advocacy and awareness.
Human Rights Framework Expansion — Feminist movement building and rights-based approaches deepened organizational direction.
Women’s Groups & Federations — Grassroots women’s collectives expanded across districts and communities.

2001–2005

76+ Community Organizations — An interconnected network of grassroots groups emerged supporting women’s leadership and advocacy.
Bio-Intensive Farming & Livelihoods — Economic empowerment programs strengthened sustainable local income opportunities.
Micro-Enterprise Programs — Skills training and livelihood diversification expanded among women-led groups.
BIRAT Declaration — Feminist political and social justice agendas gained stronger collective visibility.
16 Days of Activism — Institutionalized annual mobilization and violence-prevention campaigns continued nationally.
Citizenship & Legal Identity — Support increased around documentation access and women’s legal recognition.
Community Radio Programs — Grassroots communication and feminist narratives reached wider public audiences.

2006–2010

National Feminist Networks Expanded — Stronger coordination among regional and national women’s rights organizations.
Media & Documentation — Publications, survivor narratives, and advocacy materials strengthened public engagement.
Anti-Trafficking Advocacy — Policy influence and rights-based intervention frameworks expanded nationally.
Local Leadership Development — Young women leaders and community facilitators gained greater organizational roles.
Inclusion & Representation — Broader participation from marginalized women and excluded communities increased across programs.
Cross-Border Collaboration — Regional partnerships and international advocacy networks deepened movement visibility.