In election processes in different countries women’s role as observers has brought great visibility to women and to their contribution to establishing and maintaining democracy. In Nepal, women observers are playing a very significant role in the CA election. This is your support for building peace in your country and strengthening democracy. The participation of women from different communities and traditionally excluded groups in this exercise is a vital source of strength for Nepal’s democracy.
In only 10 days the election will take place, and this presents an opportunity for all of you to showcase the accomplishments of women in this country in many different aspects. This includes their active participation in setting in motion mechanisms put in place for ensuring a free and fair election. It would also demonstrate the capacity of Nepali women to take part in a critical exercise such as this effectively and efficiently. It will bring out the visibility of women on election day. It will demonstrate the active participation of traditionally excluded groups and diverse communities; and it will showcase the level of women’s empowerment, confidence and participation in the political and public arena.
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Publisher:
UNMIN
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Type / Script:
Press Release
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Keywords:
PEACE, ELECTION,CONSTITUTION, EMPOWERMENT, PARTICIPATION, WOMEN IN POLITICS, WOMENS EDUCATION, WOMENS EMPLOYMENT, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT, WOMEN WORKERS, POLITICAL LEADERS, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, POLITICAL SITUATION, POLITICAL PARTIES, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
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Thematic Group:
UNMIN
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Peace and Conflict through Political Mission
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Thesaurus:
01.01.00
- Political Conditions, Institutions, Movements
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