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.

2 days ago · 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, and Nepalese women’s right to confer citizenship ...

"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.

Jan 31, 2025 · Nepali women have resisted oppression for decades, both through personal acts of defiance as well as participation in creative expressions of protest. Bhawana and Kailash’s perspectives add to a collective vision of empowerment within Nepal’s feminist movement and allow us to gather strength and solidarity for a protest culture that has ...

The Gender Equality in Numbers report consolidates available data on key gender-related Sustainable Development Goal indicators and the minimum set of gender-related indicators for Nepal.

Mar 8, 2023 · Nepal ’s constitution guarantees equal rights to men and women and prohibits gender-based discrimination. Yet, it also contains provisions that blatantly discriminate against women, for...

Despite the cultural and societal obstacles, women in Nepal are increasingly asserting their rights and contributing to the nation’s development. This blog post explores the progress made in women’s empowerment in Nepal, the challenges faced, and the …

Aug 14, 2024 · Women in Nepal continue to face patriarchal norms, violence, and economic barriers that hinder their full political participation. Nonetheless, the increasing number of women in political roles, supported by advocacy groups and legal mandates, reflects a significant shift towards gender equality.