Manju has played a significant role in decreasing domestic violence, eliminating Chhaupadi (menstrual taboos), and improving children’s leadership in Achham. In order to decrease Chhaupadi, she brought adolescents and mothers together into implementation groups. Her way of understanding the context is making practical yardsticks, and then implementing them. This approach has helped the section reach its goals – Mangalsen Municipality was declared a Chhaupadi free municipality. Today, 10 local units of the district have requested the implementation of her framework. She has also focused on children’s capacity development training to help them understand contemporary issues.

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