NRNA Europe Women's Forum Hosts Virtual Event on Leadership and Empowerment

Kathmandu. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Europe Region's Women's Forum has successfully concluded a special virtual event held under the theme "Your Leadership – Our Success."

The program featured in-depth discussions on various dimensions of women's leadership, rights, and empowerment.

Facilitated by Europe Regional Women's Coordinator Baba Rajeshwari Thapa, the event expressed deep concern over incidents of violence, injustice, and insecurity faced by women globally. Thapa stated that the program was not merely a formality but a shared platform to raise awareness and drive change regarding women's issues.
The event, chaired by Europe Coordinator Robert Limbu, began with a welcome address by Women's Forum Deputy Coordinator Radha Sigdel.

Former Foreign Minister Dr. Bimala Rai Paudyal participated as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included Nepali Ambassador to Denmark Sumnima Tuladhar, NRNA President Dr. Hemraj Sharma, Women's Vice President Radhika Gurung, and Vice President Ramsharan Simkhada.

During the occasion, veteran women activists active in the Europe region were honored. The organizers stated that they were recognized as symbols of leadership, struggle, and contribution within the non-resident Nepali community.

Chief guest Dr. Bimala Rai Paudyal emphasized that the NRNA must play a leading role in resolving the problems faced by Nepali women in the diaspora.

She stated, "The NRNA has great potential to do more effective and concrete work in the field of women's empowerment. Coordination, policy clarity, and active institutional initiatives are necessary to address the problems faced by women abroad."

Similarly, Nepali Ambassador to Denmark Sumnima Tuladhar expressed that despite geographical distances, the nature of challenges and problems faced by women in Nepal, Europe, and the diaspora remain similar. She noted that women in the diaspora specifically face issues such as isolation, insecurity, and social pressure.

NRNA President Dr. Hemraj Sharma informed that women's empowerment has been placed as a high priority in the organization's upcoming action plan. He also expressed a commitment to ensuring at least 33 percent female representation across all NRNA structures.
Speakers, including Vice President Ramsharan Simkhada, emphasized that change for women's rights, social justice, and leadership development must begin at the individual level.