Hangsam Nembang Co-Founder, Jiva Organics | Founder, JEC | Coordinator, Nepal Center for Political Leadership The media shapes public perception, and scrutiny is essential in a functioning democracy. Yet women politicians often face more intense and personal scrutiny than men. While all politicians are criticised, the type and intensity of criticism varies, reflecting gender biases […]
Anil Keshary Shah, Chairperson, Lead Nepal Inc. Tokenism occurs when inclusion is treated as a symbol rather than a substance, when individuals from marginalised groups are placed in visible positions without being given real authority, influence or decision-making power. While such gestures may create the appearance of progress, they often fail to address deeper structural […]
Birat Anupam, Author, Translator (Lhasako Khabar) Trekker We were getting married on Baisakh 17 this year. By Chaitra, we were under pressure to manage everything – from shifting to a joint house from our individual ones here in Kathmandu to arranging all the details for the big day. My fiancée, Pabitra, carried a unique worry. […]
Rahul KC, Co-Founder, International Youth Forum The Gen Z Revolution did not just shake the streets; it motivated something deeper in us. A hunger for fairness. A refusal to accept silence, and a belief that justice must feel personal, not distant. In this new Nepal, gender justice means more than headlines or hashtags. Yes, we […]
Ishan Pandey, Founder, Paawan Sweets In my experience, men technically get a say but only after the wife has already made 90% of the decisions. At home, my wife knew exactly what she wanted from the start. She had the colours, the furniture style, the lighting and even the cushions planned out long before I […]