Editorial | Battle against patriarchy
Summary
The 16-day activism against gender-based violence highlights the increasing prevalence of technology-facilitated violence against women in Nepal, urging greater awareness, legal reform, and societal change to combat patriarchy and protect women.
Key Points
- One in three women globally experiences violence, with digital violence against women increasing due to technological advances.
- Nepal has reported nearly 2,900 complaints related to violence against women in the digital domain as of mid-November FY 2025-26.
- Domestic violence accounts for 78.3 percent of all crimes against women in Nepal according to FY 2023-24 data.
- Current legal frameworks like the Electronic Transactions Act and Cyber Security Bill lack a gender perspective, necessitating reforms to better protect women.
