Miscellaneous
105th Int'l Women Day being observed
The 105th International Women Day is being observed on Sunday by organising different programmes in the country.A rally has been organised in the Capital by the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare, and National Women's Commission (NWC), including three dozens other non-government organisations with the participation of activists, stakeholders and students
The rally started from Bhrikutimandap went to different parts of the town including Bhadrakali Temple, Sahid Gate, Sundhara, and New Road and converged into a corner assembly at Basantapur.
Speaking at the corner assembly, Secretary at the Ministry Dhan Bahadur Tamang said the Women's Day is a moment for women to raise their voices, and appealed to coordinate with men and organisations concerned to jointly struggle to end violence against women.
Similarly, Chairperson of the NWC Seikh Chandtara said women in Nepal have been deprived of their rights adding they need to struggle for their rights that until their rights were ensured in the new constitution
During the programme, the Ministry of Women announced prizes and awards to some organisations working for women's empowerment. The Mahila Chetana, Gauri Shanker Gramin Mahila Bikash, Mahila Jagaran, Dharmalmbi Mahila and Bishwajyoti Mahila Cooperatives have been awarded with cash prize. The prize carries a purse of Rs 100,000 each.
Meanwhile, the women's organisations close to various political parties have organised rallies on the same occasion here today.