Go Back
Go Back
News
News
25 April 2016
News
Nepal earthquake one year on: Let’s keep women and girls’ needs at the center
I was traveling along with my colleagues and government officials through a dirt road in Sindhuli district, when I felt the ground move at 11:56 am on April 25th, 2015. We were…
Read story
24 April 2016
One year on, new lives and new hope for Nepal’s earthquake survivors
NUWAKOT, NEPAL— One year on from Nepal’s deadly earthquake, Ishwori Dangol (30) has brought new life and new hope to her family. Despite still living in a…
Read story
20 April 2016
News
For empowerment of adolescent girls and young women in Nepal
UNESCO, UNFPA, and UN Women have launched a joint project in Nepal for the empowerment of adolescent girls and young women through education. Gender disparities still persist in…
Read story
19 April 2016
Press Release
UN Nepal marks one year since the earthquake with photography exhibition
The United Nations holds a photography exhibition showcasing its work in Nepal following the deadly 25 April earthquake. One year following the disaster, 13 UN agencies highlight…
Read story
24 March 2016
Press Release
Nepal hosts SAARC dialogue to promote youth participation in the implementation of SDGs
KATHMANDU, 24 March 2016 – Following the adoption of the landmark Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which will serve as the guiding framework for each country’s…
Read story
23 March 2016
Statement
DFAT, UNFPA Nepal sign agreement to empower girls
With funding made available through the Australian Government’s Gender Equality Fund, the Department of Foreign Affair and Trade (DFAT) and UNFPA, the United Nations…
Read story
05 January 2016
News
Of young people, by young people and for young people
“Youth participation has not yet been the mainstay of our national and local plans. Thus advocates like me have to stand shoulder to shoulder with other young people.”
Read story
05 January 2016
Mobilizing young people to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights of quake-affected young people
Visiting the places that still bear the scars of last year's devastating earthquake and educating affected young girls and boys about issues related to sexual and…
Read story
31 December 2015
Dignity First
The violent tremor, 7.8 on the Richter scale, was followed by numerous aftershocks including a major one on 12 May measuring 7.3. Nearly 9000 people were killed, according to…
Read story