With one-third women in the Constituent Assembly (CA), the gender issues are likely to get prominence not only in the Constitution, but also in the state mechanism. However, women leaders still believe that their participation in the CA is only a foundation to build a gender equal society and that continuous efforts are required to keep this on the right track.
One hundred ninety-seven women in the CA have unanimous voice when it comes to gender related issues. CA member Binda Pandey, also a chairperson of Fundamental Rights and Directives Principle Committee (FRDP)—one of the thematic committees of the CA, has the responsibility to prepare a draft fundamental rights of Nepali citizens that is well identified and enshrined in the new Constitution. “It is very important that gender equality and nationality get equal footings in the citizenship rights.”
To read more please visit UNDP Nepal.
With one-third women in the Constituent Assembly (CA), the gender issues are likely to get prominence not only in the Constitution, but also in the state mechanism. However, women leaders still believe that their participation in the CA is only a foundation to build a gender equal society and that continuous efforts are required to keep this on the right track.
One hundred ninety-seven women in the CA have unanimous voice when it comes to gender related issues. CA member Binda Pandey, also a chairperson of Fundamental Rights and Directives Principle Committee (FRDP)—one of the thematic committees of the CA, has the responsibility to prepare a draft fundamental rights of Nepali citizens that is well identified and enshrined in the new Constitution. “It is very important that gender equality and nationality get equal footings in the citizenship rights.”
To read more please visit UNDP Nepal.