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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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Republic of Korea Pledges $300,000 for Earthquake Response in West Nepal
In a demonstration of solidarity, the Government of the Republic of Korea has pledged a generous contribution of $300,000 to support earthquake... Read more
![Patrick Duerst and Smriti Gurung at the kNOwVAW data training.](https://nepal.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/website_images_4.jpg?itok=JiVbbCh2)
Data-Driven Solutions to End Gender-Based Violence
Robust data is essential to understand the prevalence, patterns, and trends of GBV, enabling us to design effective prevention and response... Read more
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If everyone did..
Yeojin and Arjun’s stories exemplify the transformative power of the UNV experience, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to make... Read more
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For every woman and every girl
“Look at these houses…or what’s left of it,” Bimala Gharti says, pointing towards debris where once a row of houses stood in the same courtyard. “...... Read more
![Pooja Shrestha and Ajmeri Khatun engaging with the community Four women gather in a grass field and talk](https://nepal.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/nepal_web_1000_x_560_px_1.jpg?itok=YY02stVK)
Let girls lead
Let girls lead is often a common phrase that is heard around the world, and Pooja and Ajmeri, are exemplary examples of this. Their determination to... Read more
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Opinion editorial - Way too young
As a father I want them to be heard, I want them to excel and most importantly, I want them to be a beacon of hope to all other young girls. This is... Read more
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Daring to conquer the world
These young girls of Kapilvastu and Rolpa, Babita and Mina, are charting a new course toward a brighter future, leaving behind the shadows of secrecy... Read more