The Gen-Z-led uprising in Nepal did not erupt out of nowhere – it emerged from intersecting pressures that had been quietly building for decades.
Sustainable development, responsive governance and inclusive democracy all depend on women's equitable engagement and representation in politics.
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Amid the buzz of election fever in the chilly January air, candidates for the House of Representatives (HoR) election on March 5 have been enthusiastically filing their nominations.
Thousands of young Nepalis have taken to the streets to protest their government over a ban on social media platforms. The protests have garnered national attention as Prime Minister Sharma Oli resigned, and the Nepali parliament was set on fire.
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media ban and alleged corrupti
Nepal is heading to the polls in less than two years. Voters will choose their representatives for three tiers of government – the local, provincial, and federal – which will shape Nepal’s political course until the early 2030s.
A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.
Once celebrated for its progressive strides towards gender equality in politics, Nepal is now witnessing a troubling regression.