Protesting to protect the right to protest
On 10 October 2020, the #ajhaikatisahane movement went viral on social media and gained attention like we were hoping it would. In the weeks before...
women-rights
“The goal is empowerment and independence of women”
As the world celebrates 110th International Women’s Day, Nepali Times caught up with Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla to discuss progress...
Who were the Charitraheen Cheli?
On 5 March 2004, a clandestine feminist movement emerged in Kathmandu, and in a 40-point declaration to coincide with International Women’s Day,...
Everyday as if it is Women’s Day
When the Immigration Department last month proposed travel restrictions for women under 40, Nepalis took to the streets wearing black, chanting slogans and holding placards.The rage...
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