Women activists protest political parties’ PR lists
Source: Kathmandu Post
Women’s rights activists and civil society organisations staged a protest in Kathmandu on Friday, accusing political parties of undermining the constitutional principles of inclusive democracy while selecting candidates under the proportional representation (PR) category for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.
The demonstration under the banner ‘‘Pressure campaign for women’s rights’’ began at Maitighar Mandala and concluded at Hotel Everest, New Baneshwar. Over 200 people participated.
The campaign was coordinated by the Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) Nepal, an organisation working on women’s rights and gender equality, and the Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations Nepal, which supports and coordinates civil society initiatives across the country.
Women’s rights activists and civil society organisations staged a protest in Kathmandu on Friday, accusing political parties of undermining the constitutional principles of inclusive democracy while selecting candidates under the proportional representation (PR) category for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.
The demonstration under the banner ‘‘Pressure campaign for women’s rights’’ began at Maitighar Mandala and concluded at Hotel Everest, New Baneshwar. Over 200 people participated.
The campaign was coordinated by the Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) Nepal, an organisation working on women’s rights and gender equality, and the Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations Nepal, which supports and coordinates civil society initiatives across the country.