Kathmandu: Women leaders from various political parties have called for the implementation of constitutional rights for women through the formulation of laws. This demand was made during an interaction organized by organizations affiliated with different political parties, marking the 115th International Women’s Day.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the leaders emphasized the urgent need to draft necessary laws to enforce constitutional provisions related to women’s rights, specifically Articles 38, 70, 84, 91, and 92. The speakers, including prominent figures such as Amrita Thapa Magar, Bandhu Chand, Jayanti Rai, and Mina Pun, voiced their concerns and stressed the importance of early action.
The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen highlighted that women’s participation in various governmental bodies stands at 34 percent in the federal parliament, 36 percent in provincial assemblies, and 41 percent at the local level. Currently, women constitute approximately 28 percent of the civil service workforce.