Kamala Parajuli, Chairperson of the National Women Commission, stated that although the constitution ensures women’s rights, there remain significant challenges in their implementation and access. She remarked, “Our constitution and laws do guarantee rights, but the greatest challenge lies in the actual exercise and accessibility of these rights.”
Speaking at an event organized in Kathmandu on Saturday to mark National Women’s Rights Day, Chairperson Parajuli noted that various suggestions have been received to strengthen the gender perspective in the ongoing constitutional amendment discussions. She emphasized that the primary responsibility at present is to ensure that constitutionally and legally guaranteed rights reach the targeted groups.
Chairperson Parajuli highlighted that the current government is positive and women-friendly in its approach to gender issues and expressed satisfaction with its performance so far. She pointed out that, for the first time in history, women constitute 40 percent of the cabinet and that sufficient budget allocation has been made for the Ministry of Women, which she described as a positive achievement.
She added, “Now, it is essential for the state, government, civil society, and various organizations to collectively develop concrete strategies to enhance access to women’s rights. We have observed that the current government has embraced gender issues with a positive outlook and is committed to effective implementation.”
