Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) counseling to children and teenagers with disabilities is a critical aspect of inclusive and comprehensive healthcare. Like all young people, these individuals have the right to receive information, education, and services concerning their sexual and reproductive health. However, there are many barriers that can make it challenging for children and teenagers with disabilities to access SRHR counseling. The ability of individuals to receive the necessary information and support for their sexual and reproductive health can be impeded by these barriers. Addressing all these agendas, this episode of Gulabi Sambad mainly focuses on identifying possible ways to confront those challenges and enhancing counseling on SRHR for children and teenagers with disabilities.

Therefore, this episode incorporates two voices. The first speaker is Sushila Kunwar, a parent of a 19-year-old intellectually disabled girl. Kunwar has shared how she is assisting her daughter with sexual and reproductive issues and curiosity.

Moreover, there is an interview with Shila Thapa, the Founder-President of the Down Syndrome Society Nepal. Thapa is the parent of a child who has Down syndrome. Thapa has talked about ways to overcome any challenges that might arise when explaining SRHR to children and adolescents with disabilities. Additionally, she has highlighted the roles of parents, teachers, and other responsible stakeholders in addressing this issue and making SRHR counseling easier. This program is designed in collaboration with Karuna Foundation, Nepal.

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