Maiti Nepal, in partnership with local women artists from Madhesh Province, organized Hamro Sahas, Hamro Kala (Our Courage, Our Art), a week-long Mithila Art Exhibition for Social Norm Change at Gallery 108, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu, from April 24–30.

Rooted in the rich tradition of Mithila art, the exhibition showcased powerful visual narratives that highlighted the courage, resilience, and aspirations of women and girls. Through their artwork, the artists challenged harmful social practices such as child marriage and dowry while envisioning a future built on dignity, equality, and freedom.

More than an art exhibition, Hamro Sahas, Hamro Kala created a space for dialogue, reflection, and collective action. Each artwork served as a testament to lived experiences, resistance, and hope, encouraging visitors to question harmful norms and engage in conversations about social transformation.

The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of Honorable Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rubi Kumari Thakur, whose support and commitment to ending harmful practices such as child marriage and dowry reinforced the importance of community-led efforts to advance gender equality and social justice.

The exhibition also welcomed distinguished guests including His Excellency Rob Fenn, British Ambassador to Nepal, and Ms. Patricia Fernández-Pacheco, Country Representative of UN Women Nepal. Their visit demonstrated solidarity with women and girls who are using art as a powerful medium for advocacy and social change. Through meaningful interactions with the artists, they recognized the significance of creative expression in challenging discrimination and promoting equal opportunities.

Hamro Sahas, Hamro Kala highlighted how art can become a catalyst for change—amplifying voices that are too often unheard and inspiring collective action toward a more just and equitable society.