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8 May 2024
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A mother holds her child outside their rented accommodation in Rukum West.

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... Read more

7 April 2024
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Picture shows Dr Atul Bharadwaj from Accham in the farwest of Nepal

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... Read more

27 March 2024
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Picture shows adolescent girls with their kishori kits

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... Read more

8 March 2024
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Picture shows Jeevan Kumar Sah engaging with community members

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

22 February 2024
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A couple feeding chicken in their backyard, happily looking at each other

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

25 January 2024
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Five students sitting in a classroom with books.

“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

20 December 2023
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Picture shows handover of essential reproductive supplies from the Republic of Korea to UNFPA for the people of Nepal

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

8 December 2023
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Patrick Duerst and Smriti Gurung at the kNOwVAW data training.

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

5 December 2023
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Arjun Basnet logging prepositioned humanitarian supplies at UNFPA warehouse. ©UNFPA Nepal / Luis Tato

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

25 November 2023
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A mother holds her child outside their earthquake affected house in Jajarkot.

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

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