President Calls for Ending All Forms of Violence and Discrimination Against Women

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel called upon everyone to contribute from their respective spheres to end all forms of violence, discrimination, and oppression against women.

While extending best wishes on the occasion of the 116th International Women's Day (March 8), he emphasized the need to organize more effective and creative programs to eradicate harmful practices prevalent in society in the name of tradition, which lead to an increase in physical and mental violence against adolescent girls and young women.

The message stated, "When women, who constitute half of the population, are empowered, the entire family, society, and the nation as a whole will move forward on the path of prosperity; therefore, special attention must be paid to this." Mentioning that the proportional inclusive principle adopted by the Constitution has proven to be a milestone in establishing meaningful representation and leadership of women in political, social, economic, cultural, and educational sectors, President Paudel stressed that to fulfill the objectives of gender equality and women's empowerment, women's access must be equally ensured in every sector of the state, such as education, health, employment, policy-making and decision-making processes, and politics.

President Paudel stated in his message of best wishes, "I wish that this day provides everyone with further energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration to act fully sensitively towards the rights, equality, empowerment, and respect of women."

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 for the full realization of women's rights and gender equality promotion. This year, we are celebrating this day with the motto set by the United Nations: 'Rights, Justice, and Opportunity with Work for All Women and Girls.' International Women's Day is celebrated with objectives including commemorating the economic, political, and social achievements of women working in various sectors worldwide, expanding women's access to technology, enhancing women's empowerment, eradicating gender inequality and violent activities, educating and making women self-reliant, and giving them due respect.