Violence on women decreased by 10 per cent

Lalitpur, Nov 11; Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Friday launched a consolidated report on ‘Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Nepal'.

Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Sita Devi Yadav launched the report amidst a programme here.

She also unveiled a story booklet featuring twelve inspiring stories of former combatants and women affected by conflict.

The report indicated that violence against women had decreased by 10 per cent, including the violence and discrimination associated with social norms over the project period.

More than half of the women population of the districts under study are involved in different local structures related to women such as women network/groups, mother groups and women cooperatives, said the report  

According to the publisher, the report is a part of the government and UN Women's collaborative project 'Strengthening the implementation of women, peace and security agenda in Nepal project: towards implementation of National Action Plan'.

The project is being funded by Finland.

 “Women are the forefront of development. The role of former women combatants, and women affected by war is vital in the meaningful conclusion of the peace process,” said Minister Yadav.

She also highlighted the importance of peace building organizations, practitioners, and local stakeholders to ensure the meaningful participation of women directly and indirectly affected by war in local decision making structures.

The report and the story booklet provide evidences of the success of the project designed to localize the United Nations Security Council Resolutions at the local level.

"All activities under the project were designed to promote the participation of women in peace, security and governance processes. The project was implemented in three districts of the far west region – Kailali, Doti and Bajhang from 2012 to 2016 to reach out to conflict-affected women and girls, former women combatants, victims and survivors of violence against women, local women political leaders, women’s groups and women from vulnerable groups," read a statement issued by SFCG.