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Newly elected committee taking an Oath

New working committee  in NDWA

The 24th General Assembly and 12th Convention of the Nepal Disabled Women Association NDWA has elected an 11-member working committee, with Meena Poudel as the newly appointed chairperson. The key office bearers include Shobha Bista Khatiwada as vice-president, Dev Kumari Parajuli as general secretary, Sunita Thapa as secretary, and Deepa Khanal as treasurer. The committee… Read more New working committee  in NDWA

NDWA Vice President Honored

Meena Paudel, Vice President of the Nepal Disabled Women Association NDWA, has been honored with the Hemganga Physical Disability Talent Award. On the occasion of the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the National Disabled Fund presented the award in recognition of her contributions to disability rights. The Fund stated that Paudel was honored… Read more NDWA Vice President Honored

Marked IDPD day

The 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed on December 3, 2024, under the national theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.” To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, in collaboration with the National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN), organized… Read more Marked IDPD day

 Rally for end GBV and political participation

On the occasion of the 16-day of activities against gender-based violence, a march against gender-based violence was organized under the leadership of Nepal Disabled Women’s Association and other OPDs. The march, which started from Bhrikuti Mandap in the morning, passed through Exhibition Road, Putalisadak, Bag Bazaar, Ratna Park and then reached Bhrikuti Mandap before turning… Read more  Rally for end GBV and political participation

Pre-consultation to review policies on GBV and disability inclusion

Nepal Disabled Women’s Association has held a pre-consultation discussion with relevant experts and stakeholders to review the policy on gender-based violence and disability inclusion. This consultation was held to seek suggestions from stakeholders to review the laws, policies and regulations made to ensure the rights of women by ending all forms of discrimination and violence… Read more Pre-consultation to review policies on GBV and disability inclusion