FWLD - Working for Non-Discrimination and Equality

Media Orientation Program on GBV

A Media Orientation Program on Harmful Social Norms and Laws against Gender Based Violence in Nepal was organized under the Project of “Strengthening Access to Holistic, Gender Responsive and Accountable Justice in Nepal (SAHAJ)” on February 24, 2020 at Hotel Kaze Darbar, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu. During the session Ms Manamaya Pangeni, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens shared the information on the recent initiatives, plans and programs of the Ministry in addressing gender based violence. While Ms Sikha Shrestha of VSO International facilitated the session on harmful social norms and role of media in rising issue more effectively Advocate Sabin Shrestha, Executive Director of FWLD informed the participants about laws against GBV in Nepal. Over 40 participants including journalists of different media houses were presented in the program.