Experts Urge Nepal to Adopt More Women-Friendly Water Policies and Supply Systems
Summary
Experts call for Nepal to adopt women-friendly water policies and supply systems to improve women's development and safety, especially in rural and marginalized communities.
Key Points
- Experts at a workshop urged Nepal to make water policies and supply systems more women-friendly to support women's development.
- Women in rural areas face challenges in accessing water, impacting education and social participation.
- Discrimination against Dalit women in water collection is severe, with instances of violence and caste-based untouchability.
- Programs like the 'One House One Tap' campaign aim to improve water access and accelerate socio-economic development for women.
