Nepali women risked their lives in last year's deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the government.Sita Gurung, 49, was among nine women who won a seat for the Nepali Congress party in 2022 ...

After deadly youth-led protests, Sushila Karki has become Nepal's first female interim prime minister. DW examines what her anti-corruption legacy means for the country's future.Sushila Karki was ...

Do Nepali women really need to be rescued from a Hindu patriarchal order? Nepal has experienced a profound and impressive social change in just one generation with improvements in literacy, schooling, ...

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- Nirvana Bhandary is a Nepali feminist writer, independent filmmaker, and digital activist. She founded the feminist storytelling platform The Feminism Project. She also wrote and ...

The Norwegian government has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights of women and girls in Nepal. The $3 million ...

Samba is Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer and captain of the national women’s football team. She has represented Nepal in European leagues and Australia’s A-League, delivering countless ...

Prava Baral is a freelance writer and scholar from Nepal. With a deep appreciation for Nepali literature and a passion for wordplay, she embarked on her writing journey through poetry. Over the years, ...

Nepali photojournalist Purnima Shrestha doesn’t fit the stereotype of the imposing and rugged mountaineer. She stands barely five feet tall, and comes across as soft-spoken and shy. Her easygoing ...

POKHARA, Nepal (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Batuli Bhujel weaves deftly through the colorful wooden boats and paddles into the shore of Phewa Lake in west Nepal, stepping lightly out of her boat and ...