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Nepal: Minority women to see big increase among elected in May local elections

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Nepal: Minority women to see big increase among elected in May local elections

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KATHMANDU, Feb 28: One of the key demands of the people’s movement in 2006 was increased representation of women, Dalits and people from marginalized communities in various state structures. The local elections scheduled to be held on May 14 are set to largely address this demand. 

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KATHMANDU, Feb 28: One of the key demands of the people’s movement in 2006 was increased representation of women, Dalits and people from marginalized communities in various state structures. The local elections scheduled to be held on May 14 are set to largely address this demand. 

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Contesting Patriarchy: The gender gap and gender-based violence in Nepali politics and the Constituent Assembly Elections 2013

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September 29, 2015

Contesting Patriarchy: The gender gap and gender-based violence in Nepali politics and the Constituent Assembly Elections 2013

This study from Nepal by International IDEA identifies gender gaps and barriers which undermine women’s ability to realize their full potential in politics.

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This study from Nepal by International IDEA identifies gender gaps and barriers which undermine women’s ability to realize their full potential in politics.

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SAWDF holds AGM, emphasizes women's empowerment, gender equality

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SAWDF holds AGM, emphasizes women's empowerment, gender equality

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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.

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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.

Beijing +20 National Review, Nepal

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September 22, 2014

Beijing +20 National Review, Nepal

Nepal pledged for more gender equality and the empowerment of women since it participated in the
Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and committed to the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA)

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Nepal pledged for more gender equality and the empowerment of women since it participated in the
Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and committed to the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA)

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A summary of a study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

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May 2, 2014

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A summary of a study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

This publication reveals stories of leadership, struggle and achievement of the 197 women in the Constituent Assembly in Nepal.

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This publication reveals stories of leadership, struggle and achievement of the 197 women in the Constituent Assembly in Nepal.

Violence against women in politics: a study conducted in India, Nepal and Pakistan

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May 2, 2014

Violence against women in politics: a study conducted in India, Nepal and Pakistan

Violence against women in politics - how common is it in South Asia?

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Violence against women in politics - how common is it in South Asia?

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Women’s empowerment and corruption prevention can go hand-in-hand

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Women’s empowerment and corruption prevention can go hand-in-hand

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A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

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A recent discussion at the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women initiated by UNDP and partners highlighted what an asset grass-roots women’s organisations can be in the fight against corruption in their communities. The discussion was based on country stories about how women-led strategies strengthened transparency and accountability, leading to prevention of corruption.

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