About us

The National Federation of Women Living with HIV and AIDS (NFWLHA) is a women-led organization established in 2006 following a collective discourse on the need for gender equality within the People Living with HIV (PLHIV) community and was formally registered as NFWLHA in 2007.

NFWLHA is not merely a network but a movement grounded in the belief that women have the capacity to lead change for themselves and their communities. Over the years, the organization has expanded its reach to 46 districts across nearly all provinces of Nepal, comprising more than 28 member organizations. These member organizations are led by Women Living with HIV (WLHIV), with over 51% representation of WLHIV in both executive boards and general membership. While this structure may be perceived as gender-biased, it reflects a deliberate and necessary affirmative approach in response to the systemic barriers and marginalization faced by WLHIV in accessing services and resources. NFWLHA is an organization of and for these women, committed to amplifying their voices and leadership. Currently, NFWLHA is governed by a seven-member executive board, all of whom are women living with HIV.

The federation works to unite and strengthen member organization and community based organizations (CBO) , raise awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS, promote preventive measures, Policy Advocacy and also advocate for a just and inclusive society where women living with HIV and their children can live free from stigma and discrimination. In addition, NFWLHA places a strong strategic focus on youth living with HIV(YLHIV)  and Children Affected by HIV and AIDS (CABA), working to ensure their access to comprehensive services, build their capacities, and promote their meaningful participation in decision-making processes.

VISION

A just and equitable society where HIV infected and affected women, children and youths/girls live productive, empowered, and dignified lives and free from gender inequalities, social stigma and discrimination.

MISSION

Works to ensure the dignified life of women and girls living with HIV through promoting and protecting their social, economic, cultural, political and civil rights.

GOAL

To empower women and girls living with HIV to claim and realize their full rights inclusive of sexual, reproductive, social, legal, economic and health rights.

OBJECTIVE

Plans and polices are favorable to equitable access and control to best quality health and social services, focusing on social jus­tice, rights and meaningful involvement.

Achievements:

1. Women are united to fight against HIV/AIDS.
2. Red Ribbon award 2008
3. Short documentary film Award 2009.
4. Compliments award by SAARC TB & HIV/AIDS Center
5. NFWLHA has initiated “GAATHA”- the untold stories movement focusing on providing a platform for Youths Living with HIV (YLHIV) and Children Living with HIV (CLHIV) as well as youth and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
6.  Member of International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICWAP).

Results: /Output

Meaningful engagement of WLHA in the national response to HIV and broader women movement so as to influence the decision-making process that affects their life

Strategic Priorities Area of Intervention

1. Capacity building of Member Organizations (MOs) and Networks
2. Research and knowledge management for evidence-based policy advocacy
3. Community System Strengthening
4. Strategic Advocacy to Access to easy and affordable HIV related health services

Guiding Principle

1. Gender Equality and Human Rights
2. Equitable access to comprehensive and quality HIV services
3. Centrality of W/GLHIV
4. Evidence informed planning and programming
5. Policy influencing and evidence-based advocacy)
6. Participatory decision making
7. Women and youth leadership
8. Partnership/membership, collaboration and networking
9. Right to privacy and confidentiality respected and maintained
10. Self-determination; and understanding our issues using a women’s rights and feminist lens and ensuring feminist principles govern how we operate
11. Acknowledge, accept and represent the diversity of women living with HIV
12. Critical Reflection and Commitment
13. Equitable distribution of responsibilities
14. Commitment to women’s rights
15. Respect for every person’s dignity
16. Respecting Individuality