KATHMANDU, MAY 29

President Ramchandra Paudel has extended best wishes on the occasion of 6th National Women's Rights Day.

In a message today, President Paudel has stressed for equal, meaningful and respectful participation of women in political, social and judicial sector. "It is necessary for everyone to make a collective effort for the meaningful participation of women in every field."

"I wish everyone to be inspired to build a civilized society with gender equality by ensuring the safety, respect and rights of Nepali women through positive changes in social thought, conduct, customs and trends," reads the message.

The 6th National Women's Rights Day is going to be celebrated with the slogan 'Our Campaign: Respect for Self dependent Daughters'. On this occasion, President Paudel also thanked all the elders who contributed to ensure women's rights in the country. "Despite various policy and operational efforts, women are left behind socially, culturally, educationally, politically and economically, which should be corrected", the President has said in his message.

He also stressed for complete safety of women in the workplace, educational institutes, public places and at home.