Sexual and gender minorities trapped, abused and ignored by Nepal Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and LGBTIQA+ continue to face criminalisation in 64 countries around the world. 12 countries have the death penalty for same-sex relationships. Nepal 25 Dec, 2024
International Migrants Day being observed today Today is December 18 or the International Migrants Day. Nepal 18 Dec, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Ministry begins discussion on labour migration policy The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has begun discussion with experts and stakeholders on initial draft of the labour migration policy. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2024
Nepal and Germany sign JDoI on skilled labour migration ​​​​​​​Nepal and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent (JDoI) on the skilled labour migration and knowledge exchange at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Germany on Tuesday, the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin, Germany, stated in a press release, shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here today. Business 12 Oct, 2023
PM Dahal seeks proactive role of envoys to promote Nepali migrant workers' rights Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed Nepali ambassadors abroad to work keeping the interests of Nepali migrant workers at the first. Kathmandu 12 Sep, 2023
Let's work to resolve problems facing migrant workers: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the ministers and secretaries to work effectively to resolve the problems facing migrant workers. Nepal 24 Aug, 2023
Mental health: The stigma associated with it Do you care about your mental health as well as your physical health? If not, why do you ignore your mental health? Do people stigmatise mental health in our society? If yes, why are mental health issues still stigmatised? Opinion 17 May, 2023
'Better migration policies can help boost prosperity in all countries' Migration can serve as a force for growth and shared prosperity in all countries, according to a new report from the World Bank. Business 09 May, 2023
'Better migration policies can help boost prosperity in all countries' Populations across the globe are ageing at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realise their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World Bank. Business 27 Apr, 2023
Psychosocial issues affect migrant workers, family members In the last eight months of the current financial year, as many as 540,000 Nepalis have migrated abroad for employment purposes. Business 12 Apr, 2023
Nepal to observe Int'l Migrants Day Nepal is all set to mark the International Migrants Day for a week by organizing various programmes. Nepal 15 Dec, 2022
