Sanjana Chhantyal
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
Photo: Courtesy of Astha Sharma
Take Five with Astha Sharma
“We can stop telling girls to ‘catch up’, and start redesigning tech spaces where they start ahead” ... Learn more
Photo: UN Women/Sangharsha Panta
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
Photo: UN Women/Srijana Bhatta
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
Photo: UN Women/Piyavit Thongsa-Ard
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
Picture 1: Laxmi Pariyar, a beneficiary of the Community Kitchen conducted in Rukum West. Photo: UN Women/Sangharsha Panta
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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Photo: Courtesy of Asmita Bayalkoti

“We need to ensure that inclusion is not just a policy but a reality in every sector of society”
Interviewed for this CVWN profile are Chairperson Srijana Shrestha (centre) and Secretary Sabitri Khadka (far left).

Women, Peace and Security Champion Profile: Conflict Victim Women National Network, Nepal

Picture 6: Candid Moment: Cook team of community kitchen conducted in Jajarkot. Photo: UN Women/Sangharsha Panta
Community Kitchen – accelerating disaster recovery with a women-led care initiative
Group photo featuring participants of the dialogue “2024 Elections and Women: Nepal’s Efforts, Achievements and Future Directions” in Kathmandu. Photo: UN Women/Uma Bista
UN Women and Election Commission foster dialogue for gender inclusion in Nepali elections

Keynote speakers ring the bell to signify their commitment to gender equality. Photo Credit: Laxmi Narayan/UN Women

Nepal “rings the bell for gender equality”
All-women traditional music band ‘Sirjanshil Mahila Naumati Baja’ at Padmalaya, Nawalpur in Nepal. Photo: UN Women/Sangharsha Panta

Nepalese women defy gender and caste stereotypes through music

Group photo featuring participants of the dialogue “2024 Elections and Women: Nepal’s Efforts, Achievements and Future Directions” in Kathmandu. Photo: UN Women/Uma Bista

UN Women and Election Commission foster dialogue for gender inclusion in Nepali elections
Photo: UN Women/Sirjana Bhatta

First National Conference of Women Judges held in Nepal

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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

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