The status of women in Nepal has varied throughout history. In the early 1990s, like in some other Asian countries, women in Nepal were generally subordinate to men in virtually every aspect of life.

Globally, some progress on women’s rights has been achieved. In Nepal, 88.9% of legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality under the SDG indicator, with a focus on violence against women, are in place. As of February 2024, 33.1% of seats in parliament were held by women.

Several laws have restricted Nepali women's right to travel and work abroad. In 2012 the government banned women under 30 from working in Gulf states, although the age threshold and geographical scope of the ban has changed.

Today, Nepalese women resist cultural traditions and become community leaders, environmental policies and business owners. In October 2015, Nepal elected its first president, Bidhya Devi Bhandari.

Feb 5, 2025 · The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Nepal, with Committee Experts commending the State for increasing the representation of women in the public sector, while raising questions on the “Chhaupadi” practice affecting menstruating women and girls ...

"Nepal can create decent employment for women and increase their labour market participation with increased public investment in the care sector ..." Learn more. Nepal has made significant progress in socio-economic development over the past two decades despite political instability.

Mar 8, 2024 · We have delved deep into different spears of Nepali society and brought you 50 remarkable women who have been influential in their respective fields. Women play a vital role in shaping our society. However, throughout history, they have faced discrimination.

Mar 8, 2023 · For the first time in Nepal, religious guru and poet Yogmaya Neupane started to raise her voice regarding women's rights by forming a ‘Women’s Committee’ in 1918. Because of it, historians claim that the then Rana rulers were compelled to …

Feb 4, 2025 · Catch live and fully detailed scorecard of Nepal Women vs Thailand Women, 6th Match, Feb 04, Nepal Womens T20I Tri-Series, 2025 on Cricbuzz

Nepal Police F.C. competes in Women's top tier Football league in Nepal i.e. National Women's League. History. Record by season. Champions: Runners-up: Third place: Promoted: Relegated: Season League Teams Position AFC Women's Champions League; 2006 NWL: 2007 NWL: 2008 NWL: 2010 NWL: 2012 NWL: 1st [1] 2013-14 NWL: 1st [2] 2014-15 NWL: