Category Archives: Articles
Africans in Nepal
An interesting coincidence today – asked by a Kenyan about the experience of Africans in Nepal, and then a few hours later, this Kantipur piece written by a Kenyan. Reading her blog, you can see that Wagle was hoping for … Continue reading
Timeline of constitutional dilemma
22 November 2005: The Seven Parties Alliance (SPA) finalizes a 12-point agreement with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in New Delhi, as a roadmap for resolving conflict and restoring a democracy in Nepal; 6 April 2006: Maoist-supported SPA … Continue reading
BCN or CHHE?
A friend warned the other day not to be seen as anti-BCN (or is it anti-CHHE?), on risk of losing credibility. The following article from Republica is fairly interesting, although I admit, the half on the US was less compelling … Continue reading
IRIN speaks with ostracised women
Nepal’s efforts to help conflict-affected women and girls gain a stronger footing in society may not be enough for the widows, rape victims and former Maoist combatants now tainted by social stigma, activists say. “Because women have held guns and … Continue reading
Demand for Nepalis up as Indonesia, Philippines ban housemaids to Saudi
Acute shortage of domestic helps in Saudi Arabia, following a ban on Indonesian and Filipino housemaids last month, is likely to open doors for Nepali women. Housemaids’ salary has increased by up to 100 per cent in Saudi following high … Continue reading
Surfing under surveillance
RUBEENA MAHATO Democratic governments are just as likely to restrict civil liberties as despotic systems are, if not safeguarded by citizen vigilance and protection. The gatekeepers of our transitional republic seem to have got it into their heads that the … Continue reading
IRIN: Emerging from menstrual quarantine
Every month, for one week,14-year-old Kamala Vishwarkarmas returns from school to sleep alone in a dark, windowless mud hut. She is forbidden from entering her family’s house during her menstrual cycle for fear of what might happen. “I’ll stay here … Continue reading
Food and health in Mugu
Women’s journey to food and health in Mugu, Nepal The blue sky is dazzling. Far off in the distance, being sharply shaken in a light airplane having only seven seats, passengers can see beautiful snowy mountains on the right side and the deep blue Rara lake on the left. Isolated villages are … Continue reading