Current achievements possible only through women's struggle: Foreign Minister Dr Rana
Summary
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba highlights that Nepali women's current achievements in rights and empowerment are the result of their own struggles and efforts.
Key Points
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba claims Nepali women's progress is due to their own struggles.
- Significant achievements in women's constitutional rights were made possible by sustained women's movements.
- Women have secured 33% representation in federal and provincial parliaments and 40% at local levels.
- Patriarchal thinking persists, necessitating continued struggle for women’s rights in Nepal.
