New Joint Program Launched in Nepal to Strengthen Health Services and Combat Gender-Based Violence with $6 Million US Dollars Commitment
Summary
Nepal has launched a two-year joint program worth US$6 million to strengthen sexual and reproductive health services and combat gender-based violence in 20 municipalities across Koshi, Madhesh and Sudurpashchim. The initiative is backed by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, UNFPA and the World Health Organization.
Key Points
- A new two-year program has been launched in Nepal with US$6 million in funding to improve health services and address gender-based violence.
- The project will operate in 20 municipalities in Koshi, Madhesh and Sudurpashchim provinces and targets women, girls, adolescents and marginalized communities.
- UNFPA and WHO say the effort will help bridge the gap between progressive laws and quality services on the ground.
- Norway and Switzerland pledged support for long-term cooperation to strengthen gender equality and service delivery in Nepal.
