New initiatives to advance health services and gender-based violence response launched
Summary
UNFPA and WHO have launched a two-year initiative in Nepal to strengthen integrated sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services across three provinces. The programme, backed by Norway, Switzerland and the Government of Nepal, will support 20 municipalities in improving access, quality, and community awareness.
Key Points
- UNFPA and WHO launched a new two-year programme to advance health, rights and well-being for women, girls, adolescents and marginalized communities in Nepal.
- The initiative will be implemented in 20 municipalities across Koshi, Madhesh and Sudurpaschim provinces with a six million US dollar commitment.
- The programme aims to close the gap between progressive laws and real-world access to sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services.
- Norway and Switzerland said they remain committed to supporting government-led systems and long-term capacity building in Nepal.
