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In India, many women live with discomfort, unexplained symptoms, or subtle changes in their bodies, however, choose silence over speech. Not because they don’t care, but because speaking about reproductive health often comes with fear: 

1. Fear of being judged
2. Fear of a cancer diagnosis
3. Fear of treatment costs
4. Fear of burdening the family, and
5. Fear of putting themselves first

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in India and a preventable cancers today. Yet, for thousands of Indian women, prevention is delayed, not due to lack of medical solutions, but predominantly because of social stigma, fear and emotional pressure. 

Conversations around symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, persistent discharge, pelvic pain, or discomfort during intercourse are often avoided, brushed aside, or normalized as “part of life”.

Nidar Naari is a movement initiated by M|O|C Cancer Care & Research Centre to change this.

Nidar Naari represents every Indian woman who chooses awareness over fear and health over judgment.

1. She listens to her body without shame
2. She speaks up without hesitation
3. She understands that reporting symptoms early is important, in her interest and her right
4. She opts for screening as an act of courage
5. She motivates and educates women around for screening
6. She motivates girl children and their parents for HPV vaccination

Nidar Naari aims to normalize conversations around cervical health and empower women to openly express concerns about their bodies. It acknowledges the realities women face, family responsibilities, societal expectations, financial worries and reminds them that their health matters just as much.

Being a Nidar Naari means giving herself permission to ask questions, seek medical advice, and take preventive action without guilt or fear. Because when women are fearless about their health, cervical cancer loses its power.

What Can You Do?

Know more about this social campaign.
https://www.mocindia.co.in/nidar-naari

Click the link to take the first step towards becoming a Nidar Naari Yourself! At the end of this survey, you can publish results on your social media handles. Expect an assured gift in the end.
https://nidar-naari.vercel.app/

You can help us reach more women to take this survey to help them realize their resemblance with Nidar Naari.
You can call our helpline to know more.
022 - 4618 2228