Opinion

In an effort to address the often neglected needs of visually impaired women, Prayatna Nepal, a leading disability rights organization, recently conducted a five-day training program focused on comprehensive sexuality education. Held from March 11 to March 15, 2024, the event aimed to equip visually impaired women from across Nepal with crucial knowledge and skills […]

Initiatives aimed at inclusivity and empowerment often stem from acknowledging long-standing issues that have been conveniently swept under the rug. Take, for instance, the glaring problem of authenticating signatures for individuals with visual impairments. This obstacle not only strips away their autonomy but also shackles them to a perpetual cycle of dependence. Yet, amidst this […]

In the pursuit of global gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Platform for Action stand as pivotal achievements As we delve deeper, however, a critical gap emerges: These frameworks, while commendable, fall short in addressing the distinct challenges faced by […]

The youth, often considered the torchbearers shaping our future, bear the weight of immense expectations — being transformative voices, active stakeholders in governance, and drivers of societal progress. On this International Youth day as we focus on the theme of — Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World — it becomes crucial to closely […]

In the pursuit of a truly equitable and just society, it is essential to recognize the crucial role of marginalized communities in the political arena. Among these often overlooked communities are persons with disabilities (PWDs), who constitute a substantial segment of the global population. In Nepal, as in many countries worldwide, the rights and representation […]