70th Session of UN Commission on the Status of Women Opens at UN Headquarters

Kathmandu. The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women formally commenced today at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters. According to Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, ministers, high-ranking government officials, representatives from international organizations, and civil society representatives from around the world are participating in the session.

A delegation from Nepal, led by Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha, is participating in this session.

At the opening ceremony, high-level dignitaries including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President of the UN Economic and Social Council Lok Bahadur Thapa, and President of the UN General Assembly Ann-Linnéa Bjerregaard Bock addressed the gathering, the Mission stated.

In their remarks, they emphasized the need to accelerate international efforts to promote global gender equality and further intensify the empowerment of women and girls.

 The Nepali delegation is scheduled to present Nepal's experiences and commitments regarding women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment by participating in various meetings and programs of the session.

This session of the Commission on the Status of Women is regarded as a significant international forum for global policy formulation and cooperation in the field of women's rights and gender equality. Representatives from various countries are scheduled to discuss the challenges, achievements, and future strategies for women's empowerment during this session.