A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life
Summary
The "Cities 4 Women" photo competition in Nepal showcases how women inhabit and enliven public spaces, highlighting their central role in urban life and claiming space through daily acts.
Key Points
- The "Cities 4 Women" project organized a photo competition highlighting women's presence in Nepal's public spaces.
- The project is led by Nepal's Ministry of Urban Development with support from the EU and Finland, implemented by UNOPS, UN-Habitat, and Cities Alliance.
- Photographs demonstrate that public spaces are performed and shaped by people, particularly women, beyond mere physical infrastructure.
- The images assert photography as a political and democratic act that affirms the existence and value of everyday moments and spaces, emphasizing women's freedom and right to public life.
