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Manaslu: Between Mountains and Margins
Instead of focusing on the mountains this is the story of ordinary people who suffer from being forgotten that is told here. This is a…
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Environmental Protection Essential for Sustainable Development
June 5 marks World Environment Day, observed globally each year at the call of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP. The day aims to raise awareness about environmental conservation, promote the sustainable use of natural resources and encourage collective actionā¦
Unsafe Girls, Silent Society: Who Is Guilty?
In recent times, Nepal has witnessed a disturbing rise in cases of rape and sexual abuse. Even more alarming is the reality that many of these crimes are committed not by strangers, but by individuals the victims trust the mostā¦
Seeking Facts Is Responsibility Not Incompetence
KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shradha Shrestha has responded to social media criticism following her recent address in the National Assembly, saying that asking for clarification on technical matters should not be mistaken for incompetence. Short clipsā¦
Nepal Launches 16-Day Campaign to End Gender Violence and Empower Women
According to national statistics, nearly 25% of women in Nepal have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Alarmingly, 78.82% of cases occur within the home, and 83% of sexual violence incidents are perpetrated by known individuals. These figuresā¦
Nepalās New Peaks Policy: Adventure or Environmental Gamble?
KATHMANDU ā Nepal is throwing open the doors to some of its most remote mountains, removing climbing permit fees for 97 Himalayan peaks over the next two years. The mountains ā scattered across the rugged Karnali and Far Western provincesā¦
Nepal Observes International Womenās Day: A Call for Gender Equality and Action
Nepal, along with the rest of the world, is celebrating International Womenās Day today, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality, womenās rights, and empowerment. The annual event serves as a reminder to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and politicalā¦
A Call to Action: Saving Mothers in Rural Nepal
Kathmandu, January 7, 2025, Kohilai pet dukheJahaj, kohilaiGoretoā. This is a status that Mr. Sankalpa Shah put on Facebook on April 27, 2023, containing images of a woman giving birth while traveling to a health facility at Jajarkot. On Octoberā¦
Nepal: A Paradise for Birds
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal is not just a breathtaking landscape; it is also a sanctuary for an astonishing variety of bird species. With 896 different bird species, accounting for nearly 9% of all bird species globally,ā¦
Tackling the Curse of Violence Against Women: An Urgent Intervention
The number of women who became victims of violence generally varies from region to region. Africa bears the greatest number of victims in absolute terms with the figure 2.9 victims per 100,000 populations, while Americas and Oceania also counted aā¦
