Govt policies and programmes for fiscal 2023-24 'gender-neutral': Study ​​​​​​​Although the policies and programmes pitched by President Ramchandra Paudel have incorporated some positive initiatives, overall policies and programmes are gender-neutral. Nepal 26 May, 2023
A child cries in silence: Sexual abuse widespread Abusers can threaten the child with dire consequences for disclosing the sexual exploitation. But a child will talk freely only when s/he feels safe. If a child says that s/he has been molested, parents should try to remain calm and reassure them that... 01 Feb, 2019
Chief Minister promises rehabilitation of conflict-affected people SURKHET: Chief Minister of Karnali Province Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has promised rehabilitation and other livelihood measures for the conflict-affected people of the province. At a province-level public hearing programme organised by Women... Travel 28 Dec, 2018
Domestic violence makes up 65pc of VAW LALITPUR: It was shared at a programme that domestic violence makes up 65 per cent of violence against women (VAW). A book, ‘Anweshi’, published by Women Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) with the compilation and analysis of one year data on... Travel 26 Nov, 2018
Call to increase funding for mental health services Kathmandu, May 20 Experts have demanded that the government allocate sufficient budget for the mental health sector. At a programme organised by Women Rehabilitation Centre, Deputy Director at National Human Rights Commission Yagya Prasad... Horoscopes 21 May, 2018
131 cases of VAW including 36 rapes registered in one month KATHMANDU: The country has witnessed a total of 131 incidents of violence against women in the past month. Of them, 36 were incidents of rape including seven gang rapes and one murder after rape, monthly documentation by the Women Rehabilitation... Travel 25 Apr, 2018
Beware of beautiful dreams Poverty, unemployment and lack of awareness are among the many factors that feed human trafficking Kathmandu Sandhya*, a BA degree holder from Pokhara, was taken to India on the pretext of meeting Salman Khan, the Bollywood heartthrob. The naive... 30 Apr, 2017
International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders observed Kathmandu, November 29 International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders was observed today by organising various programmes throughout the country. An interaction programme was held in Kathmandu today by National Alliance of Women Human Rights... Horoscopes 30 Nov, 2016
46 per cent victims of sexual violence minors, report says Kathmandu, September 27 Women Rehabilitation Centre today said incidents of sexual offences against minors were growing at an alarming rate. A press statement issued here by WOREC today said that most sexual crimes go unreported due to the... Horoscopes 28 Sep, 2016
Justice sought for victims of conflict-era sexual violence KATHMANDU: The government has been urged to create an atmosphere for victims of sexual violence to register their complaints, dating back to the country's decade-long conflict, with ease. At a programme organised today to mark the International Day... Horoscopes 21 Sep, 2016
24 dowry cases in six months: WOREC Kathmandu, August 29 Women Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) today said that it documented a total of 24 dowry cases in the last six months (Feb/March –July/August). A press statement issued here today by WOREC said that every month it makes the... Horoscopes 30 Aug, 2016
Violence against women on the rise: WOREC KATHMANDU: Women Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC), a leading women rights organisation, reports the increase in the number of cases of violence against women (VAW) across the country. The organisation said it reported as many as 206 VAW cases from... Horoscopes 24 Jun, 2016
