
Family planning tools and services can sometimes be unfriendly or inaccessible to persons with disabilities for several reasons. These barriers may vary depending on the specific disability and the context, but some common challenges include physical accessibility, communication barriers, lack of information in accessible formats, etc. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach that involves healthcare providers, policymakers, disability advocacy organizations, and the broader community. By addressing these challenges, healthcare providers and policymakers can create more inclusive and accessible family planning services that meet the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. Highlighting this, the 47th episode of the 2nd season of the podcast series Gulabi Sambad incorporates the interview with Ranu Raut, Counselor and Service Provider, Family Planning Association Nepal, Sunsari. This interview includes ways of minimizing such challenges. Raut has pointed out the roles of service providers to make easy and comfortable access to family planning tools for people with disabilities. Further, she highlighted some national and international practices to minimize those challenges. This episode is designed in collaboration with Karuna Foundation Nepal. #family #familyplanning #contraceptive #disabilities #SRHR #spotify #gulabisambad #KarunaFoundation #DPRP
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we talk with Sulochana Khanal, Program Manager at WOREC Nepal, about the growing culture of victim blaming and the normalization of sexual violence in Nepali society.Our conversation explores rape culture, victim blaming, consent, the status of sex education in Nepal, social attitudes toward survivors, and the role of family, education, media, and society in addressing sexual violence.#sexeducation #rapeculture #victimblaming #consent #genderequality #Nepal #SRHR #podcast #gulabisambad
isasters don’t affect everyone equally. Beyond rescue and relief, crises can create serious risks to health, safety, dignity, and access to essential services—especially for women, pregnant and postpartum women, children, and other vulnerable groups.In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we speak with Nirajan Khadka, SRHR Technical Advisor at Plan International Nepal, about the often-overlooked challenges during disasters, including gender-based violence, menstrual health and hygiene, maternal and child health, access to contraception, reliable information, and the importance of preparedness.Because disaster response must go beyond survival—it must protect health, dignity, safety, and rights.#disasterresponse #disasterpreparedness #DisasterRiskReduction #healthandsafety #srhr #genderbasedviolence #Women #Rasuwa #Nepal #HumanRights #LeaveNoOneBehind #podcast #gulabisamb
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, Dr. Padam Raj Pant, gynecologist and obstetrician, explains IVF in simple terms—from what IVF is and when it may be considered to where it is available in Nepal, how the process works, and how much it can cost. A practical conversation for anyone seeking clear, reliable information about IVF and fertility care in Nepal.#ivf #ivfparents #nepal #ReproductiveHealth #SRHR #podcast #gulabisambad
In this episode of Gulabi Sambad, Dr. Surendra Prasad Bhatta, a gynecologist and obstetrician at Bhaktapur Hospital, explains the symptoms, causes, and effective ways to manage PMOS/PCOS. We talk about the signs and symptoms, why it happens, possible health risks, and practical ways to manage it through lifestyle changes and medical care. If you've been experiencing irregular periods, acne, weight changes, or hormonal concerns, this conversation is for you.#pmos #pcos #womenhealth #health #srhr #podcast #gulabisambad
