UNFPA, Yeti Airlines forge partnership to combat gender-based violence

Summary

UNFPA and Yeti Airlines have partnered to advance gender equality and combat gender-based violence by providing critical awareness to passengers across Nepal through various advocacy initiatives and staff training.

Key Points
  • UNFPA and Yeti Airlines signed a cooperation agreement to combat gender-based violence and promote gender equality.
  • Yeti Airlines will distribute awareness materials, place hotline numbers on boarding passes, and publish content in its in-flight magazine to reach about one million passengers annually.
  • The partnership includes capacity-building for Yeti Airlines staff on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) through training sessions by UNFPA.
  • The agreement is effective until September 2027, marking a long-term commitment to advancing gender equality and supporting survivors of violence in Nepal.
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