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Unilever partners with Maiti Nepal in women employment

Kathmandu, Dec. 7

Unilever Nepal Limited has partnered with Maiti Nepal to generate employability among women who have been victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse.

The partnership aims at increasing and improving social, economic and legal strength of women. "This partnership aims to provide sustainable income generating avenues for these women," said a joint statement issued by the two organisations on Tuesday.

These women will undergo intense training programme under the guidance of experts from renowned brands of beauty parlours, excavator driving and sales.

They will also be provided with the accommodation in Maiti Nepal Rehabilitation Centre during their training period.

"Employability of women will help them to participate fully in economic life across all sectors to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, their families and communities," read the statement.

Anuradha Koirala, founder of Maiti Nepal and Amlan Mukherjee, Managing Director of Unilever, jointly launched the programme.

“We seek to deliver long-term sustainable journey to equip women with essential skills for a better future of Nepal. Over the years we strive to serve communities more through such initiatives,” said Mukherjee.

 

artners with Maiti Nepal in women employment

 

By A Staff Reporter

Kathmandu, Dec. 7

Unilever Nepal Limited has partnered with Maiti Nepal to generate employability among women who have been victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse.

The partnership aims at increasing and improving social, economic and legal strength of women. "This partnership aims to provide sustainable income generating avenues for these women," said a joint statement issued by the two organisations on Tuesday.

These women will undergo intense training programme under the guidance of experts from renowned brands of beauty parlours, excavator driving and sales.

They will also be provided with the accommodation in Maiti Nepal Rehabilitation Centre during their training period.

"Employability of women will help them to participate fully in economic life across all sectors to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, their families and communities," read the statement.

Anuradha Koirala, founder of Maiti Nepal and Amlan Mukherjee, Managing Director of Unilever, jointly launched the programme.

“We seek to deliver long-term sustainable journey to equip women with essential skills for a better future of Nepal. Over the years we strive to serve communities more through such initiatives,” said Mukherjee. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 8 November 2021. 

 

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