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Beijing+20 Nepal “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!!!” Civil Society Report on Beijing+20 Nepal Beyond Beijing Committee National Network for Beijing-review Nepal First Publication: November 2014 Number of Publication: 1000 copies Copyright @ Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC) and National Network for Beijing-review Nepal (NNBN) Cover Design and Layout: Anup Nasnani Publisher: National Network for Beijing-Review Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC) Nepal (NNBN) Swatbinayak Marg. Buddhanagar-10, Secretariat - Saathi Baneshwor, Kathmandu Dhobighat-4, Lalitpur, GPO Box 7770 GPO Box 4758 Tel: +977-1-5537103/4 Tel: +977-1-4784615, 4784580 Fax: +977-1-5535912 Fax: +977-1-4784580 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Information from this publication may be cited as required with full attribution to the source Contributors to the Report Prativa Subedi Shanta Laxmi Shrestha Dr. Aruna Uprety Dr. Madhuri Singh Rana Lily Thapa Pushpa Ghimire Niraula Saloni Singh Ritu Raj Bhandari Sabin Shrestha Nitu Pandit Apsara Chapagain Sumnima Tuladhar Pinky Singh Rana and Sarita KC English Editorial Team Bandana Rana Sadhana Shrestha Shreejana Pokharel, Narad Wagle, Nepali Editorial Team Manju Thapa Dr. Sudha Tripathi Kapil Kafl e Jayadev Gautam, Babita Basnet Shashi Adhikary Translators Navin Singh, Umesh Pokharel, Mahendra Subedi, Kapil Kafl e Jayadev Gautam Civil Society Report on Beijing+20 Nepal Foreword We are pleased to bring out the Civil Society Organisations’ Report on Beijing+20 Review jointly prepared by National Network Organization, Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC) and National Network for Beijing-review Nepal (NNBN). The 59th session on the Commission on the Status of Women will focus on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and current challenges that affect its implementation and the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of women. The Beijing Review process provides an opportunity to examine the government’s effort, and those of other non-state actors, at implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA). In this regard Nepal’s civil society organisations have been taking this opportunity every fi ve years to review the national status on the implementation of the BPFA with the view of strengthening accountability and charting the way forward for the next fi ve years. This report represents an attempt towards keeping the Beijing commitment alive whilst also reporting the efforts of government as well as non-government organizations and civil society in realizing the commitment to the goals of gender equality, development, justice and peace. In doing so, the report recalls the 12 Critical Areas of Concern of the BPFA for women’s advancement, as well as 2 critically pertinent issues identifi ed as important to address, while reviewing women's progress and challenges ahead. The report traces the achievement and progress made, challenges faced, and forward-looking strategies revolving around the prevalence of the problems, key achievements, gaps, and recommendations for future action. While preparing the report, a three-day national conference with more than 500 participants from all over the country - the biggest women’s conference in the history of Nepal was organized. Representatives of non- governmental organizations, multi- generational women and men, gender activists from all over the country, INGOs, UN agencies and public sector representatives participated in the conference. Emphasis was placed on the sharing of experiences from varied sectors, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals as well as the empowerment of women in the Post 2015 Development Agenda. A series of parallel events provided opportunities for in-depth cross sectoral information exchange and networking. The main objective of the conference was to ensure a participatory process and seek input and recommendations from women representatives and gender activists in fi nalizing the report which would serve as a blueprint for strengthened implementation in the next fi ve years. The objective was also to share the report and its fi ndings for collective advocacy with the Beijing + 20 process at the sub regional (South Asia), Regional (Asia Pacifi c) and Global (CSW) processes Based on the assessment and review of the implementation of BPFA, the Kathmandu Declaration was adopted after extensive consultative discussionand endorsed by all the participants and delegates. The Declaration prioritizes the issues of major concern requiring urgent attention in the context of Nepal in areas such as violence against women, women's participation in peace process and access to justice, poverty, migration, discriminatory practices, gender and climate change. This Kathmandu Declaration will serve as the guiding framework for the Women’s Movement for collective action in the coming years and also for urging the government to address these pertinent issues with concrete action plans and policies in the coming fi ve years. The women’s movement in Nepal has been instrumental in engaging with relevant stakeholders to bring about signifi cant policy and legislative changes for women, particularly after the end of armed confl ict in 2006. Women leaders with their consistent struggle, passion and dedication, have been vigilant, united and active. A trend was established during the Beijing +15 process of honouring 3 prominent women every fi ve years in recognition of their immense contribution to the women’s movement in bringing about transformative change. This year the Plaque of Honor was bestowed on women leaders Angoor Baba Joshi, Dr Meena Acharya and Tula Rana by the highest dignitary of the country - Rt. Honourable President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav. This 1 Civil Society Report on Beijing+20 Nepal signifi es the nation’s recognition of their valuable contribution as well as the contribution of the women’s movement to national development. Although there is increasing presence, participation, and involvement of women in all sectors including political, legal, economic, social, and cultural along with their changing roles and responsibilities, inequality remains. At the threshold of the Beijing+ 20 Review we look forward to a united, active and committed women’s movement nationally, regionally and globally in continuing our struggle for equality, development, and peace. This is a historic and critical moment for us to work together for gender equality and the empowerment of women also in view of the formulation and adoption of the sustainable development goals in the year 2015. Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC) National Network for Beijing Review Nepal (NNBN) 2 Civil Society Report on Beijing+20 Nepal Acknowledgments: The Beijing +20 Review holds a lot of signifi cance for women as it provides an important opportunity to examine the efforts of government, non-government organizations as well as civil societies in realizing the commitments to the goals of equality, development, and peace, and further for holding leaders and governments accountable. As during the past reviews we did not want to miss such an opportunity and decided to initiate a national participatory process in taking the review forward. We had lots of challenges ahead of us particularly in terms of resources and time constraints. But with the goodwill, confi dence and support of several partners and stakeholders we were successful in bringing out this report. Our sincere gratitude to the participants who came from all 75 districts to participate in the national conference, despite the risk posed by the landslides and fl ooding during that month of August. It was with a great sense of gratifi cation that we observed the active and empowered participation of all the districts, as well as local participants in the national conference and would like to thank them immensely for their invaluable inputs in fi nalising the review. Representing the marginalized, disabled, indigenous, LGBTI, men and boys, youth and the girl child, they made our objective to refl ect the voices of gender equality activists from all over the country possible. Our profound thanks to the Rt. Hon. President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav for accepting our invitation and inaugurating the national conference and for felicitating the leaders of the women’s movement. We greatly acknowledge his commitment towards the fullest implementation of the BPFA. Our sincere gratitude also to Hon. Minister Ms. Nilam KC Khadka of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare, Ms Shekh Chand Tara the Chair of the National Women Commission, Dr. Yagya Bahadur Karki, Member of National Planning Commission and Chief Secretary Mr. Lilamani Poudel for their signifi cant presence and remarks during the inaugural and closing ceremonies. We would also like to acknowledge the presence of Ziad Sheikh, Country Representative of UN Women and Ms. Sophie Kemkhadze, Deputy Country Director (program), UNDP and Mr. Deepak Sapkota, President of AIN and thank them for their commitment to take the cause forward. Our very special thanks to our mentor and advisor for the National Review Process Ms. Chandani Joshi who with her guidance and important presence throughout the conference symbolized strength, passion and commitment for all those engaged in this movement. Our sincere thanks to UN Women who had confi dence in the two networks to take this process forward and provided the needed space and mechanism as well as support for this joint effort. Our heartfelt gratitude to all partner/donor
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