For last few years, I have been advocating for avoiding the use
of word `Chhauapdi’ which means
menstruation in local Achhami language. I learned it from UNICEF office at UN
office, Pulchock, Lalitpur while I was doing my thesis for my bachelor of
nursing in 1997/1998. I use this word for years. Later, while I was working/researching
all around the country and beyond, I confirmed that I am doing wrong. Sincere
apology for it. I apologize almost all programs, trainings, media and I also do
here as well. In Nepal, I identified more than 50 euphemisms for menstruation
and over 5000 reported globally. According to the resolution motion on
dignified menstruation 21 March 2025 also appealed for it. In this blog, I uploaded
few photos/information in past. These are visible forms of menstrual
discrimination indeed. All around the globe, menstrual discrimination is existed
with different name, forms and magnitude. Therefore, it is not a traditional
harmful practice as well.
