How It Started


SheTheKranti began as a grassroots feminist campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating online spaces for conversations on gender norms, menstrual health, queerness, and sexuality. What started as virtual workshops with 100+ participants has grown into a thriving movement addressing patriarchy and championing gender equality in diverse communities across Nepal.

Over the years, we have collaborated with organizations like Yuwa Nepal, UNFPA, PeaceFirst, and Feminist Futures Nepal to lead impactful projects. From dialogues on sexual and reproductive health rights to reusable pad-making sessions and skill-building workshops, our initiatives are rooted in fostering intersectional justice and care.

Our key projects include:

  • Menstruation is Not a Crime: Advocacy programs in schools to break menstrual taboos.
  • Focused Group Discussions: On access to sexual rights, abortion, and legal protections against harassment.
  • Skill-building and Wellness: Including Period Yoga, reusable pad-making, and PCOS/PCOD awareness.

    • SheTheKranti envisions a society where dignity, equality, and care thrive, and continues to disrupt systems of oppression while creating brave spaces for women and queer individuals to unite and lead change.

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    Our Focus Areas

    Our work is focused on areas including, but not limited to:



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    Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)
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    Promoting the right to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare for all, ensuring equal access and support.

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    Queer Activism
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    Supporting queer rights and advocating for inclusivity, acceptance, and equal opportunities for all gender identities.

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    Dignified Menstruation and Reusable Pad Making
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    Advocating for menstrual health and providing sustainable solutions like reusable pads for dignity and comfort.

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    Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
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    Delivering inclusive, age-appropriate education on sexuality, relationships, and rights for empowered decision-making.

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    Access to Pleasure
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    Empowering individuals to embrace their sexual well-being by breaking taboos around pleasure and desire.

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    Destigmatizing Abortion and Contraceptive Awareness
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    Fostering understanding and access to abortion and contraception services, free from stigma and misinformation.

    ShetheKranti Team

    Team Member

    Arya

    Cofounder

    Arya, born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a staunch advocate for queer and women’s rights. She studied biology, and graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi in 2023. She is passionate about applying a feminist lens to science– questioning and resisting the cis/heteronormativity hiding underneath the assumptions and conclusions in science which leads to harm under the guise of scientific objectivity. Through ShetheKranti, she hopes to build a community of care and shared values.

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    Aakriti

    Cofounder

    Aakriti was born and raised in Lalitpur, Nepal. A passionate gender justice advocate, she is on an ongoing journey of understanding and exploring the intricacies and complexities of gender. In 2022, she received her Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Soka University of America. Driven by her desire to make a tangible impact, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego, graduating in May 2024. This further expanded her expertise in human rights and the intersectionality of gender. Having built this community at SheTheKranti, she hopes to continue with the 'kranti' and foster spaces where gender justice is both understood and practiced.

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    Bristy

    Cofounder

    Bristy, a proud native of Kathmandu, is deeply committed to uplifting her community, challenging injustices, and advocating for both human and animal rights. She cherishes her Newa culture and is skilled in reading and writing Ranjana and Nepal scripts. She graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor's in Microbiology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Through SheTheKranti, she aspires to eliminate gender-discriminatory practices and foster a thriving, equitable community.

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    Ameesha

    Cofounder

    Ameesha is a final-year law and social science student at NALSAR University of Law in India. She became involved in activism through high school debating, establishing an equity committee against sexual harassment in the debating community, and getting introduced to feminist literature at an early age. Even in college, she has helped establish the first-ever menstrual academic leave. Numerous internships at places like the National Human Rights Commission, Forum for Women, Law, and Development (FWLD), and the Supreme Court, have helped her explore grassroots activism in Nepal. She likes freelance writing, is interested in human rights, and reads Sally Rooney when she finds the time.

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    Kristina

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    Kristina Acharya is a law student from Kathmandu with a strong commitment to promoting gender justice. From a young age, her personal experiences led her to recognize deep-rooted gender biases, motivating her to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes. Dedicated to intersectional feminism, she focuses on addressing the interconnected impacts of caste, race, class, and sexuality on inequality. Through Shethekranti, she actively advocates for a safer and more inclusive society.

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    Pragya

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    Pragya Aryal is a passionate advocate for gender equality, youth empowerment, and accessible education. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and social justice advocacy to her work. Pragya's journey includes developing STEM curriculums for underserved communities in South Africa, simplifying complex political concepts as a Digital Fellow for the Education Minister of Nepal, and facilitating workshops on gender equality and mental health through SheTheKranti. Through this platform, she hopes to foster meaningful conversations, dismantle discriminatory norms, and create a community grounded in equity and care.

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