United Nations Nepal

23/03/2026

A career in policing is becoming an increasingly sought-after path for young women in Nepal.

With a national target of 33% women in the police force, encouraging progress is underway as more young women are shaping a more inclusive and responsive system for all.

The UNOPS together with UK in Nepal is supporting efforts to expand opportunities for women in policing—through outreach, training and inclusive approaches that help break barriers and ensure more women can join and thrive in the force.

👉 Read more: https://nepal.un.org/en/311598-path-more-women-enter-nepal%E2%80%99s-police-force

17/03/2026

Youth voices. Collective action.

A quick glimpse from the final day of the 16 Days of Activism 2025—uniting to end digital violence against all women and girls.

Organized under the Empowered Women, Prosperous Nepal Programme (EWPN), a joint programme of the Government of Nepal, the European Union in Nepal and the United Nations Nepal jointly implemented by UN Women Nepal, UNICEF Nepal International Labour Organization - ILO Nepal & UNFPA Nepal the event reaffirmed a clear message: digital violence is real violence, and efforts to create safer digital spaces must and will continue.

17/03/2026

"The caliber of future workforce or leadership will be shaped by how effectively we mobilize, educate, and involve the youth" - 💬 Subin from

Even as United Nations Nepal's 🇳🇵 has concluded, like Subin are continuing to raise their voices 📢 and demands for the future building up to September's & . Listen to Subin's ask for a better future for the youths of

What would you like to say to the global and national leaders? Have your say here 👉 https://bit.ly/LetYouthLead

17/03/2026

This collaboration between United Nations Nepal and काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिका-Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office for under UNiTE Campaign demonstrated the city’s commitment to advancing gender equality and ensuring that all women and girls can thrive, both offline and online.

Together, we made the issue visible. Together, we sparked conversation and awareness across communities.

We thank Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office for joining us in this campaign and helping amplify the message loud and clear.

UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls!

17/03/2026

Protection starts with people!

Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment harm lives, silence voices, and break trust especially for women and girls. Addressing it means building systems that listen, respond, and protect.

This week, the United Nations Nepal together with Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen - Nepal convened senior government leaders to advance survivor-centered approaches for Protection From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)- moving from commitment to action across government institutions. The workshop marks a critical step in embedding PSEAH principles into systems, procedures, and behaviors across government mechanisms.

Key outcomes of the workshop included stronger collaboration between the Government of Nepal and the UN system, a firm commitment to survivor-centered approaches, and reinforcing principles of dignity, accountability, and zero tolerance for across all sectors.

17/03/2026

Last week, we celebrated Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, for her leadership, collaboration, and strong advocacy for the rights and empowerment of all women and girls in Nepal.

While she was leading the UN Country Team in Nepal, she was a committed champion of the UN’s gender equality commitments. UN Women is proud to have worked with her and her leadership to strengthen coordination, partnerships, and collective action across the UN system, government, development community, and international platforms.

UN Women Nepal, as the UN entity mandated to lead, coordinate, and promote accountability on women’s empowerment and gender equality, thanks her for her leadership, partnership, and continued support, and wishes her success in the journey ahead.



United Nations Nepal

17/03/2026

When women are absent from decision-making tables, it’s not due to a lack of interest,
It’s because of the structural barriers.

❗ 37.6% couldn’t attend meetings because of household duties.
❗ 33.8% were never even informed.
Let’s break these barriers so all women can be heard where it matters.

Read this 2022 study by UN Women Nepal entitled ‘Invisible’ Violence, Visible Harms, Violence against Women in Politics in Nepal: the experience of locally elected Representatives.

Link:https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/np-VAWP-Nepal-Report-2512-s.pdf

17/03/2026

This is a test of the world’s conscience.

Will we defend women and girls - or fail them?
Will we confront injustice - or tolerate it?
Will we act - or become complicit?

No justice means no justice at all.

17/03/2026

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

This year, on International Women’s Day 2026, we celebrate women who are transforming their futures through skills, entrepreneurship, and market opportunities.
With support from the EU-UN Joint Programme, Empowered Women, Prosperous Nepal (EWPN), 19,090 women between 2023–2025 have gained the skills, confidence, tools, and networks needed to build sustainable livelihoods and shape their own futures.

When women thrive economically, families prosper, communities grow, and equality moves forward.



European Union in Nepal United Nations Nepal UNFPA Nepal UNICEF Nepal International Labour Organization - ILO Nepal

10/03/2026

“Justice for women & girls must be a cornerstone of the world we seek to build.”the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) that he will continue fighting for dignity & equality .

Read the full remarks here: https://un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/2026-03-09/secretary-generals-remarks-the-opening-of-the-70th-session-of-the-commission-the-status-of-women

UN Women Nepal Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York UNFPA Nepal

09/03/2026