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Teachers and students breaking taboos

calendar_today 05 June 2024

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Teachers and students breaking taboos

Ayusha Gautam has not experienced menstruation. She feels, however, very confident that she knows what to do when it arrives because of the age-appropriate sexuality lessons she…

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Nepal Government and UNFPA mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

calendar_today 24 May 2024

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Nepal Government and UNFPA mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Commemorating the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula that falls on 23 of May every year, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nepal and the Ministry of Health and…

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The Joint Recovery Action Plan receives £13 Million from FCDO to support Western Nepal’s earthquake-affected population

calendar_today 16 May 2024

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The Joint Recovery Action Plan receives £13 Million from FCDO to support Western Nepal’s earthquake-affected population

The support will be given through a joint programme with IOM, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WFP under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) to ensure effective and…

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A rapid response in times of emergencies

calendar_today 08 May 2024

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A rapid response in times of emergencies

Many of the households in the earthquake affected areas are single-handedly managed by women because the men have travelled from the province to find employment either across the…

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Right to make choices

calendar_today 07 April 2024

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Right to make choices

Healthcare workers like Dr. Bhardwaj and Cheena Buda Magar are on the frontlines, safeguarding sexual and reproductive rights. Their hard work ensures that women and girls like…

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From recovery to resilience

calendar_today 27 March 2024

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From recovery to resilience

The frequency of earthquakes in Nepal continues to intensify, taking a toll on people, especially women, girls, older persons and other vulnerable groups who are forcibly uprooted…

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Invest in women

calendar_today 08 March 2024

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Invest in women

Investing in women and girls leads to a ripple effect of positive change. As we commemorate #IWD2024 marked on 08 March around the world, let's continue to #investinwomen and…

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Power of dialogue

calendar_today 22 February 2024

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Power of dialogue

These dialogue sessions heal the chasms caused by pervasive gender based violence and harmful practices widely prevalent in societies, bringing empathy and understanding in a…

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“Behave like a girl!”

calendar_today 25 January 2024

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“Behave like a girl!”

Ending all forms of gender-based violence, including discriminatory practices that value a son over a daughter, must end now for every woman and girl in Nepal.

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