What hinders women’s meaningful representation

Achieving true gender equality requires policies that respect, value and treat women equally.

Nepal is at a crossroads in its journey toward gender equality in politics and policy-making bodies. Constitutional provisions, including quotas, have led to a numerical rise in women's representation in the public sector, marking a positive departure from the previously exclusionary structure. Yet, the culture of exclusion and disparity remains, as numbers alone don’t translate into equality. They may show a positive trend but fail to reflect the actual situation.