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A workshop to Tackle GBV against Women with Disabilities

On August 21, 2024, the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) held a workshop in Kathmandu focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls with disabilities in an inclusive way. This event was organized in collaboration with CBM Global Nepal. 39 participants including leaders and representatives from OPDs and other people… Read more A workshop to Tackle GBV against Women with Disabilities

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Project Baseline Survey

Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA), founded in 1998, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, with a particular focus on women’s issues. Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) and the National Federation of the Disabled Nepal as well as various national and international women’s and human rights… Read more Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Project Baseline Survey

Final report sharing of SRHR act.

Final report sharing of SRHR Act

The final report-sharing event on the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Act 2018, reviewed from the perspective of women with disabilities, was held on July 26, 2024. The event saw the participation of 38 attendees, including MPs, representatives from UNDP, UNICEF, RHRWG, OPDs, relevant stakeholders, sign language interpreters, consultants, NDWA board members, and staff, with… Read more Final report sharing of SRHR Act

Project Kick-Off for Addressing GBV in Tarkeshower Municipality

Project Kick-Off for Addressing GBV in Tarkeshower Municipality

Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) launched a new project aimed at combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Tarkeshower  Municipality. The kick-off meeting, held at the municipality’s office, was attended by 45 participants, including Mayor Krishnahari Maharjan, Deputy Mayor Sirjana Burlakoti, Ward Chairpersons, the Chief Administrative Officer, and various municipal officials and members of the… Read more Project Kick-Off for Addressing GBV in Tarkeshower Municipality

Project Kicked-off on GBV in Budhanilkantha Municipality

Project Kicked-off on GBV in Budhanilkantha Municipality

The Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) has officially launched its new project in Budhanilkanth Municipality to address gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women with disabilities. The kick-off meeting, held on July 17, 2024, was attended by 42 participants, including key figures such as Deputy Mayor Anita Lama, various Ward chairpersons, Tulsiram Aryal (the chief administrative officer… Read more Project Kicked-off on GBV in Budhanilkantha Municipality