United Nations, August 12: The United Nations is stepping up its efforts to help protect the rights of Nepalese women, who are increasingly becoming victims of rape, witch-hunt, dowry and other forms of gender-based violence as well as deeply entrenched domestic abuse and discrimination.
The UN human rights office in Nepal (OCHR-Nepal) and National Women’s Commission has just completed a joint Strategy Development Workshop to address key concerns and identify specific activities for future cooperation, the world body said.
“The NWC has a vital role to play in the empowerment of women in Nepal and in ensuring women’s access to justice in Nepal,” OHCHR-Nepal Deputy Representative Jyoti Sanghera said at the conclusion of the workshop in Kathmandu.
“OHCHR-Nepal looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with the NWC, together with the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) and civil society, in these endeavours to strengthen women’s rights,” Singhera said.
–Agencies