Call to fight gender discrimination Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, February 19: Men and women are born equal and should have equal right to enjoy their fundamental rights. This is in principle. But in practice, it is not to be and gender bias prevails in every sector of the society,... Travel 20 Feb, 2005
Next UN chief Successor race sparks lively debate Thalif Deen: Almost 23 months before a new secretary-general takes office at the UN, there is already a vibrant debate on who should succeed incumbent Kofi Annan when he completes his second five-year term in Dec. 2006.“The selection of the... 03 Feb, 2005
LETTERS Curb human trafficking: Human trafficking is one of the primary issues of concern in Nepal. Appreciable efforts have been made by the government along with various groups but trafficking continues to thrive. One must acknowledge that this social evil... 19 Jan, 2005
AGENDA PEOPLESPEAK-The “K” factor:Evenings seem to be ruled by the “K” soaps. Do these serials dramatise life, or is life a rama? Do they make homes or do they break homes? Here’s what our readers have to say on the matter:Television is made for... Travel Abroad 15 Jan, 2005
Hem Bahadur Malla honour for Chandni Joshi Kathmandu, October 1: Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Poudel awarded the ‘Hem Bahadur Malla Honour’ to Chandni Joshi, regional director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), at a programme held in the capital today. Joshi was... Horoscopes 10 Jan, 2005
Planned development Harnessing women for poverty reduction Bhavani DhunganaProperly trained, women in rural areas can emerge as the forceful elements in poverty reduction strategy. Poverty reduction is the major objective of the Tenth Plan (2002-2007) of Nepal. The Plan makes an ambitious but urgent target of... 05 Jul, 2004
Gender equality : Miles to go Pooja Pokhrel Issues of gender inequality in Nepal concentrate mainly on poor rural women who have neither the liberty nor the resources to form their own individual, social, economic or political identities. Urban women, particularly in Kathmandu,... 24 May, 2004
Education for all remains a distant dream Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 21:Violence and disruptions related to Maoists insurgency has dealt a body-blow to one of the most crucial components of socio-economic development in the country, the education sector. It has literally terrorised... Travel Abroad 21 May, 2004
UN adopts "A World Fit for Children," action plan More than 180 UN member countries unanimously adopted a plan of action "A World Fit for Children," to help free children from the threats of poverty, hunger, disease and war over the coming decade. The main points are as follows: PROMOTING HEALTH:-Cut... Women 11 May, 2002
Proposed changes in Civil Code Act hailed The Regional Communication Resources Centre, Nepalgunj organised a discussion programme on the legal rights of women on property under the gender equality programme launched with the cooperation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).The... Travel 10 May, 2002
Inconsistency, lack of budget mar women empowerment An ambitious effort of government towards women empowerment has fallen apart, thanks to the lack of consistency and the budget.“Women Awareness and Income Generation Programme,” initiated in 1919 had an aim of providing direct benefit to more than... Travel 03 May, 2002
