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Murals to mark activism against gender based violence
Australian Ambassador Peter Budd on Thursday unveiled three mural paintings called “Oranging the History: Remembering the Brave and the Forgottens; Neglected and Naming their Individuality” on the walls of the Embassy of Australia, Bansbari; Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole; and at Dhumbarahi.Rastriya Samachar Samiti
Australian Ambassador Peter Budd on Thursday unveiled three mural paintings called “Oranging the History: Remembering the Brave and the Forgottens; Neglected and Naming their Individuality” on the walls of the Embassy of Australia, Bansbari; Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole; and at Dhumbarahi.
The murals, painted in collaboration with Ujyalo Foundation to mark the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence”, reveal untold stories of the heroes who fought for the rights of women and LGBTIs. Each mural has a plaque with it to explain its meaning and significance.
The Asian Paints Nepal was the sponsoring partner.
Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Budd said gender-based violence is a gross violation of human rights that has a devastating impact on victims, communities and societies.
It is to our collective shame that no country is free from it, he added.
On the occasion, Amuda Mishra, the founder and executive director of Ujyalo Foundation, said the murals at public places are a way to express ourselves and encourage others to speak against violence.