Nepal women keep the art of traditional instruments alive despite their past stigma Discrimination based on caste is also believed to have caused some Dalit musicians to quit playing naumati baja. Nepal 08 Mar, 2024
EDIITORIAL: Give medicine easily Acid attacks on girls and women across the country have come down following the strict law enacted three years ago when CPN-UML leader KP Oli was the prime minister. Opinion 13 Sep, 2023
Anti-acid attack law helping victims, but not so well ​​​​​​​Acid attack victims on Monday met CPN- UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and urged him to play a role to address the problems they face at hospitals and in their daily life. Kathmandu 12 Sep, 2023
There have been achievements, but they are not enough KATHMANDU, APRIL 28Forum for Women, Law and Development is a leading organisation that champions the cause of equality and empowerment of marginalised groups.FWLD has filed some important public interest litigations and has successfully criminalised... Nepal 29 Apr, 2023
Make rape costly and sex be free It’s distressing to see people unable to venture out of their homes to show their talents out of fear. Instead of giving them an opportunity to perform on stage, should people with talent be held at home? I myself don’t suggest my loved ones to join any beauty pageant or talent audition for now. Sometimes they are not safe even at school. Blogs 01 Jun, 2022
Nepali transgender rights activist Bhumika Shrestha wins Int'l Women of Courage Award The US Embassy in Nepal has announced that transgender rights activist Bhumika Shrestha will be awarded the US Department of States’ prestigious International Women of Courage Award, 2022 for her dedication to improving the lives of the LGBTQI+ community. Nepal 10 Mar, 2022
Gender-based discrimination unabated in Nepal, says NHRC Although the promotion of women’s rights has witnessed significant progress in legal and policy terms, gender-based discrimination still persists in practice, warns the National Human Rights Commission. Nepal 14 Feb, 2022
US Embassy hands 'International Women of Courage' trophy to Muskan Khatun US Embassy hands 'International Women of Courage' trophy to Muskan Khatun Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2021
Violence against women Violence against women has taken place since ancient times. And things have only gone from bad to worse despite all the awareness and education taking place in the country. Blogs 19 Aug, 2021
EDITORIAL: Protecting the victims It took four years for the government to frame the Crime Victim Protection Rules-2021 following the amendment to the National Criminal Procedure (Code) Act-2017, also popularly known as the Penal Code, which was first introduced by Rana Prime Minister Jung Bahadur in 1854. Opinion 09 Jul, 2021
EDITORIAL: Restrictions relaxed The prohibitory orders, which have been in place since April 29, have been extended for seven more days till June 21, with some relaxations in select sectors, as the daily cases of COVID-19-related infections and deaths have been declining in the capital and elsewhere for the last few days Opinion 15 Jun, 2021
Rules for enforcing anti-acid law issued Acid and Other Hazardous Chemicals (Regulation) Rules, 2021, recently published in the Nepal Gazette by the Ministry of Home Affairs stipulate mandatory provision for obtaining licence to produce, import, or export acid or other hazardous chemicals. Nepal 12 Apr, 2021
