USA reinstates funding to UN sexual and reproductive health agency US President Joe Biden's intention to restore funding to UNFPA -- the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency -- will have an impact on the lives of women and girls in Nepal as well. Nepal 04 Feb, 2021
It's time to reaffirm the Cairo promise for the rights and choices of all: UNFPA chief KATHMANDU: The United Nations Population Fund has long had a significant presence in Nepal, supporting government and civil society to reach zero preventable maternal deaths, zero unmet need for family planning and zero gender-based violence and... Travel 24 Oct, 2019
UNFPA committed to women empowerment: Dr Natalia Kanem Kathmandu, October 23 The ‘so-called’ Global Gag Rule, as well as the defunding of United Nations Population Fund by the current US government, impacted the health and well-being of women and girls in many parts of the world, the top United... Horoscopes 24 Oct, 2019
Global Gag Rule jeopardising sexual healthcare Kathmandu, March 9 Access to reproductive and sexual health care services is essential for promoting the well-being of Nepali women, men and their children, but a new report published by CREHPA and IWHC shows that the US government’s expanded... Travel 10 Mar, 2019
She Decides Day: Speaking out for sexual rights When we combine our voices and our strengths, and we stand together, we can help create a world where every girl and woman can decide what to do with her body, with her life and with her future On March 1, representatives from governments, UN... 01 Mar, 2019
From pink pussyhats to rape laws, how women's rights advanced despite adversity in 2017 WASHINGTON: Pink hat-wearing protesters marched in the millions, celebrities called out their abusers as "pigs", and countries from Chile to India passed pro-women legislation, making 2017 a momentous year for women's rights despite setbacks,... Women 28 Dec, 2017
South African women's group, citing Trump policies, cancels New York plans NEW YORK: A South African women's rights group has pulled out of key meetings next week at the United Nations in opposition to policies of US President Donald Trump, especially those it says demean and endanger women. The decision not to attend the... Women 11 Mar, 2017
Eight countries sign up to counter Trump's global anti-abortion move STOCKHOLM: Eight countries have joined an initiative to raise millions of dollars to replace shortfalls caused by President Donald Trump's ban on US-funded groups around the world providing information on abortion, Sweden's deputy prime minister... Women 09 Feb, 2017
TOPICS : Women’s rights marchers gather in Washington Neeta MaskeyThe March for Women’s Lives, held Sunday, April 25, transcended borders. The Feminist movement in the US expanded into a global campaign as people from across the world converged on Washington to participate in the rally. Hundreds of... 26 Apr, 2004
