SAWDF holds AGM, emphasizes women's empowerment, gender equality
Source: The Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1
The South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) held its Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the organization's ongoing efforts to empower women entrepreneurs across Nepal and South Asia.
The event featured guests, including Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco, UN Women's Country Representative to Nepal, and Dr. Bhola Thapa, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University. Kathmandu University, serving as the technical partner for SAWDF's Women Entrepreneurs Parks in Provinces 3 and 1, plays a pivotal role in providing technical support and knowledge for these initiatives.
In her address, Fernandez-Pacheco underscored the urgent need to accelerate gender equality to build a more inclusive economy. Speaking on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for women, she highlighted the critical importance of making significant changes to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Fernandez-Pacheco emphasized that without decisive action, the goal of creating an equitable and sustainable future for all will remain out of reach.
Read here the full article published by The Himalayan Times on 1 September 2024.
Image credits: The Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1
The South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) held its Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the organization's ongoing efforts to empower women entrepreneurs across Nepal and South Asia.
The event featured guests, including Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco, UN Women's Country Representative to Nepal, and Dr. Bhola Thapa, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University. Kathmandu University, serving as the technical partner for SAWDF's Women Entrepreneurs Parks in Provinces 3 and 1, plays a pivotal role in providing technical support and knowledge for these initiatives.
In her address, Fernandez-Pacheco underscored the urgent need to accelerate gender equality to build a more inclusive economy. Speaking on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for women, she highlighted the critical importance of making significant changes to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Fernandez-Pacheco emphasized that without decisive action, the goal of creating an equitable and sustainable future for all will remain out of reach.
Read here the full article published by The Himalayan Times on 1 September 2024.
Image credits: The Himalayan Times
