Beauty pageants in Nepal have therefore transitioned from mere displays of glamour to platforms promoting personal ...

Despite improvements and greater awareness, most women still remain unaware of their rights and do not come forward to report crimes due to fears of stigmatisation, said Menuka Thapa, head of Raksha ...

Elections in Nepal are becoming increasingly expensive, thereby threatening inclusive democracy and raising concerns about the future of political participation. Nepal is heading to the polls in less ...

Archana Thapa is a prominent author, editor, and publisher based in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is the founder of Akshar Creations, a pioneering publishing house from Nepal dedicated to amplifying gender ...

Four women wearing protective gear lift the body of a coronavirus victim at the Pashupati crematorium in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and hand it over to crematory workers - a scene unimaginable in the ...

For 19-year-old Tina*, harassment was a daily threat lurking on every street corner in her hometown of Morang in Eastern Nepal. Catcalls, unwanted advances, and the constant fear for her safety eroded ...

Sushila Gautam, 77, checks her digital watch before attending a class at the Ujyalo Community learning center in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ...

KATHMANDU, November 15—The South Asia Women in Power Sector Professional Network (WePOWER) Nepal National Chapter (NNC) was officially launched at the World Bank Country Office in Kathmandu on ...

Nepal has chosen a 2-year-old girl as the new living goddess following the Himalayan country’s old tradition. Aryatara Shakya was chosen as the new Kumari, or "virgin goddess," replacing the incumbent ...