Female Community Health Volunteers' Day

The Female Community Health Volunteers’ Day is celebrated across Nepal on December 5 by organizing various activities in the federal, provincial and local levels. The Day is to recognize around 52,000 Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), who work as a bridge between the community and the health facilities all over Nepal.

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. This observance raises awareness of the continuing toll of gender-based violence.

A global campaign – the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence – runs from today until 10 December, Human Rights Day. This campaign spotlights the actions being taken to end this global scourge.

FP2020 Asia Regional Focal Point Workshop

The 3rd Asia Regional Focal Point Workshop will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 1st-4th October 2018. The key objective of this year’s workshop is to strengthen a solution-focused approach to accelerating progress toward 2020 and beyond through: 1) analyzing progress to identify gaps and challenges; 2) learning from other countries, including high-impact and best practices; 3) prioritizing catalytic actions and interventions for the next 18 months; and 4) reaffirming roles and responsibilities to support coordination and stakeholder engagement.