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Doing Things Together
“My father and I have always been responsible to bring in the family income and make key decisions, but it never crossed my mind that my wife and my... Read more
5 ways YOU(th) can prevent Gender-based Violence
Violence against any woman or girl doesn't just affect her alone. It has serious repercussions on her children and family at large. Numerous... Read more
Challenging Gender Biases
The world as we know it has close to 8 billion people. 8 billion people who should ideally have equal opportunities and access to education,... Read more
UNFPA statement on the global implications of new restrictions to access to abortion
Whether abortion is legal or not, it happens all too often. Data show that restricting access to abortion does not prevent people from seeking abortion, it simply makes it more deadly. As UNFPA’s... Read more
Norwegian State Secretary reaffirms commitment to support UNFPA’s efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, and end gender-based violence in Nepal
Thursday, 09 June 2022, Kathmandu, Nepal: The visiting Norwegian State Secretary (International Development) Hon. Bjørg Sandkjær reaffirmed the committment of the Government of Norway to support... Read more
Commemoration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Survivors of gender-based violence and gender rights activist in Nepal have called for inclusive approaches and comprehensive reforms to eliminate... Read more
International Day to End Violence against Women
In our increasingly online world, there are too many risks if we do not. Beyond the obvious threats to mental health and physical safety, digital... Read more
Let's close the gender power gap for girls
Together, let’s create a digital world that is accessible and safe for all, and build a future in which every girl is able to realize her full... Read more
A simple solution to fend off child marriage amid COVID-19 in Nepal
Distraught, Bidhya Sahani had to leave school after the seventh grade in southern Nepal’s Kapilvastu district along the border of India. Her family was struggling financially and needed more help... Read more
Eager to get into action to improve maternal health, Nepal midwives await govt’s recruitment plan
In a country like Nepal where the maternal mortality rate is still high, accelerating the number of professional midwives is key to reducing maternal... Read more