Women empowerment

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved USD 365 million in International Development Association

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that Nepal's achievements in women empowerment and gender equality are unique for the global women's movement.

The Embassy of Nepal in Spain organized an Online Webinar titled ‘Connecting Minds for a Better Future’ on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Madrid on Saturday.

A total of 130 candidates have filed candidacy for the major posts in 15 local levels.

There is one deterrent for them to run for office, costly election.

Danfe, a Nepali clothing brand, promotes locally made products.

One thousand two hundred rupees has been deposited in the account of 134 daughters at the rate of one hundred rupees every month in the last fiscal year.

Speakers at a programme here Sunday laid emphasis on increased participation of women in politics reasoning that there was meagre participation of women despite constitutional provision.