Professional Information:
Jha has been working as a Development Professional since 2021. She has led, coordinated, and assisted in projects specifically on women and gender issues funded by development agencies like Save the Children, VSO and USAID.
Legal Career Path:
Research Experience
● Contributed as research Team member for preparation of Policy Brief on Birth Registration Rights of Nepalese Children: Universal Rights of Children in support of Open Society Foundation (July 2021)
● Contributed as team member for review of National Laws and Decisions of Supreme Court in the context of Harmful Social Norms , Supported by VSO and funded by UKAID (June 2021)
● Contributed as research Team member for preparation of Policy Brief on Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Ordinance in support of Open Society Foundation
(May 2021)
● Contributed to research and draft a case against Government of Nepal on Permanent ban of Polythene bag production in Nepal to ensure Fundamental Right to Environment for Pro Public Forum for Protection of Public Interest, Kathmandu, Nepal (October
2020)
● Contributed to research on the international treaties governing Nepal’s Foreign Employment Regime for policy reform for Swatantrata Abhiyan, Kathmandu, Nepal (August 2019)
● Contributed to Research on the Status of children in child care homes from 2012 to 2016 for Central Child Welfare Board, Kathmandu, Nepal (September 2017)
Program and Project Coordination
● Program coordinator for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice System through legal reforms – Access to Justice in support of Open Society Foundation
(May 2022)
● Program Coordinator for Consultancy Service for Preparation of resource material for training on Human Rights and Medical Ethics for HIV in support of Save the Children (November 2021)
● Program Coordinator for Consultancy Service for Training the Community Paralegals focusing on PLHIVs and KPs in support port of Save the Children (October 2021)
Training and Curriculum Development
● Contributed in developing training module resource book for Save the Children, Nepal on Resource book for trainers on Human rights and Medical Ethics for
PLHIVs in Nepali language (November 2021)
● Training assistant and rapporteur for three days training in Dadeldhura, Acham and Bajura districts in support of TEWA ( September 2021)
Educational Achievements:
Currently Pursuing MA in Gender, Culture and Development Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly known as University of Pune), Pune, Maharashtra, India. ( Ongoing – June 2024)
Summer School on Transitional Justice, Peace Initiative Nepal, 2020
Child Rights, Protection and Development, HarvardX Online, 2020
Reflections on Law School:
While it might sound cliché, my formative years were genuinely spent within the walls of KUSoL. This institution not only imparted survival skills but also instilled in me a profound appreciation for life’s essentials. Among the myriad things I adore about this place, nothing quite surpasses my admiration for Mr. Shiva Paudel’s captivating classes on Human Rights, Philosophy of Life, and Environment Law. And of course, the campus’s vibrant tapestry of endless fun events and unforgettable after-parties is an indispensable part of the cherished memories.
Advice for Current Students:
Cultivate a habit of extensive reading! Dedicate time each day to immerse yourself in literature. Foster a critical mindset, fearlessly addressing societal and legal issues, especially those that are uncomfortable but pivotal for instigating change—topics like sexual harassment, caste dynamics, and hierarchies.
