Minister Chaudhary insists on ensuring rights, leadership of girls
Summary
Minister Gita Chaudhary has called for stronger policy-level action to secure the rights, participation, and leadership of indigenous women and girls with disabilities. A three-day Asia-Pacific regional conference opened in Lalitpur to discuss rights, access, and future advocacy efforts.
Key Points
- Minister Gita Chaudhary urged that issues affecting indigenous women and girls with disabilities be brought to the policy-making level.
- She said the gains made through disability rights movements should be institutionalized and carried forward with greater priority.
- The conference in Lalitpur is bringing together participants to discuss rights, participation, leadership, access, and regional movements.
- The event, organized by the National Indigenous Disabled Women’s Association Nepal, aims to share experiences across the Asia-Pacific region.
