Interview: Gender equality is key to a just renewable energy future
UN Women spoke with Sanjana Chhantyal from Nepal, a youth advocate, about what it will take to centre women in the renewable energy sector – and why financial inclusion must be part of the solution. Learn more
Take Five with Astha Sharma
“We can stop telling girls to ‘catch up’, and start redesigning tech spaces where they start ahead” ... Learn more
Marching her innovation towards digitalization
OP-ED by Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco, Country Representative: "Women’s limited access to digital financial platforms was not simply her problem but rather a representation of a larger global reality. According to the World Economic Forum..." Learn more
Nepal Rings the Bell for Women’s Empowerment through Financial Inclusion
Over 110 stock exchanges worldwide, advocating for WEPs and equal opportunities for women in the workforce, economy, and capital markets. ... Learn more
Let’s support women confront disasters in Nepal
Both my brother, who was 10 years old, and I were scared. Yet even when aftershocks rattled our home, my mother found ways to ensure we had what we needed and she reassured us that things would improve ... Learn more
Community Kitchen – accelerating disaster recovery with a women-led care initiative
“Life has been difficult since last November. Staying in a tent with a newborn child and struggling to get two-times meals a day was a nightmare,” recalls Laxmi Pariyar, resident of Pariyar Tole ... Learn more

Namaste! Welcome to UN Women Nepal

At UN Women Nepal, we are dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls across the nation. Our mission is to create a society where every woman and girl can thrive, free from discrimination and violence, and with equal opportunities in all spheres of life. Our country office is in Kathmandu, and we have regional liaison offices in the provinces of Karnali, Madhesh and Sudur Paschim ... Read more

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Beijing+30 Review | UN Women Nepal

Why is the Care Economy important for Nepal? l Mehtap Tatar

A Brief Introduction to the Care Economy l Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco

Witnessing Impact: Finland Embassy and UN Women with Local Changemakers of Surkhet
Voices from Everest: Women and Community on Climate Change

Bhawani Rana on Business Leadership and Gender Equality

Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2024

Critical Areas to Invest to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Nepal

Empowering Voices: Conversation with Jharana Self Help Group Members of Surkhet