Minister Stresses Collective Effort Needed to End Violence Against Women

Kathmandu. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, stated that the contribution of all sectors is necessary to reduce incidents of violence against women and build a violence-free society.

Speaking at a program organized at the ministry on Monday, she emphasized the need to reduce violence against women and children, as well as ensure the rights of senior citizens. Stating that structural changes have occurred as a result of political struggles at various times, Minister Shrestha stressed the need to bring a positive change in how society views women.

She mentioned that rescue programs for street children and rehabilitation programs for helpless children are being advanced, and urged everyone to start a new social campaign to eliminate untouchability, superstition, and harmful practices.

Ministry Secretary Radhika Aryal expressed the ministry's commitment to leading necessary policy reforms and social campaigns to ensure the rights of women, children, and senior citizens, and to support positive change in society. Minister Shrestha was bid farewell on the occasion.