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The Election Commission of Nepal asks parties to field women candidates in polls

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 15:14

The Election Commission of Nepal asks parties to field women candidates in polls

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KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) of Nepal has urged the political parties to ensure women’s candidacy in all posts contesting in the May 14 local level elections.

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

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 05:33

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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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Building durable peace: Women’s role is vital

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:50

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Building durable peace: Women’s role is vital

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By Sophie Kemkhadze, UNDP Nepal Country Director

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.

Interviews

Lucky Sherpa

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 14:55

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May 5, 2014

Lucky Sherpa

Indigenous activist and Member of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal

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

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 03:00

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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.

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1

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)