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Humanitarian preparedness and response in Nepal must take into account needs of vulnerable groups and build community resilience: Study
KATHMANDU, APRIL 24 — Any humanitarian response to future crises in Nepal as well as preparedness efforts must go beyond the immediate need for essential items such as food and shelter, says a study... Read more
Joint field visit of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-WOMEN and WFP to Nepal
KATHMANDU, APRIL 24 – Representatives of the UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP Executive Boards on Saturday concluded a nine-day visit to Nepal commending the country for maintaining an... Read more
Call for women’s representation and leadership in local governance
KATHMANDU, APRIL 21 — I am contesting the upcoming election with my headscarf on, duly following the advice of my mother-in-law. But I have offered my full support to my daughter-in-law to contest... Read more
Statement by UNFPA on U.S. Decision to Withhold Funding
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 4 April 2017—UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, regrets the decision by the United States to deny any future funding for its life-saving work the world over. This... Read more
Kapilvastu young people implementing SDGs
Young people in Kapilvastu district are working together to better understand their role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recently, they have “localized” the SDGs. “The 17... Read more
Starting Bachelor in Midwifery program in Nepal is a milestone
KATHMANDU, 16 January 2017 – The official start of the Bachelor in Midwifery program in Nepal is an important milestone towards improving maternal and newborn health in the country, said the United... Read more
A girl champion believes Nepal on course to end trafficking
Manmati Tailor is a 18-year old girl who is devoting her energy to fight for the rights of adolescent girls in Far-Western Nepal. While listening to stories of trafficked women, adolescent girls and... Read more
HIV prevention goes beyond access to services – it’s about more inclusive societies
It is past time to get serious about HIV prevention. We cannot hope to end the AIDS epidemic when every day almost 6,000 people are infected with HIV.
Championing girls’ cause in southern Nepal
RAUTAHAT — At the stroke of 5 am, Kabita Thakur wakes up and in no time starts studying from the chapter she had left the previous day. After six she hurries to her college, 5 km from her home. Back... Read more
Empowering women and girls requires renewed efforts to end violence and harmful practices
Underlying the scourge of violence and harmful practices against women is gender inequality. Gender equality is a prerequisite for the full... Read more