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Nepal

August 4, 2020
Women politicians go unheard when they speak out but are ostracised if they oppose party narrative

Sarita Giri, on Thursday, was officially expelled from the Samajbadi Party, and consequently as a Member of Parliament, in the culmination of a se

October 22, 2019
When women in politics meet women in media

Women parliamentarians and other leaders in politics, on Sunday, discussed how people generally are less likely to recognise leadership qualities in women and stressed on the urgency to break this gender gap with female journalists, in Kathmandu.

September 27, 2019
In Nepal, an uphill battle for gender parity

Female representation in Nepal's parliament has increased dramatically in the last 10 years.

May 10, 2019
Nepal survey: does a seat at the table guarantee gender equality?

Nepal’s constitution mandates that women hold at least 33% of seats in the national parliament and provincial assemblies, and at least 40% in local governments.

June 6, 2017
Nepal: Including the excluded

When Bidya Devi Bhandari became&nbs

May 30, 2017
Nepal: Call for women’s representation and leadership in local governance

Nepal

May 12, 2017
Nepal election: The women who want to bring change

The first local elections i

April 20, 2017
The Election Commission of Nepal asks parties to field women candidates in polls

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission

March 1, 2017
Nepal: Minority women to see big increase among elected in May local elections

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: One of the