INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, APRIL 11Politicians, rights campaigners, entrepreneurs, educationists, and people from different walks of
life said women have performed well in leadership roles.
Speakers concerned about non-implementation of law
Speaking in an interaction organised by Naari magazine here today, the speakers underscored the need to establish
women's leadership in all sectors.
The prime minister's spouse Arzoo Rana Deuba said she wanted to see women leadership in
all sectors, including media, the army, police, engineering, among others
"Women have reached high posts as president, speaker, and judge, among other positions in various sectors
It is crucial that women reach the leadership position in other sectors as well," she said.Deuba, also a former member of the Constituent
Assembly, said the change aspired by the self is possible when women join politics as they can participate in formulating the state's
programmes and policies when they are directly involved in politics."Although there are several challenges for women in politics, there is
also the opportunity to bring about change,"Deuba asserted
Clinical psychologist Dr Bijay Gyawali said women are emotionally good leaders and are equally capable in that role.Sharing her personal
experience, campaigner Sirjana Singh said it was easier for women coming from political family background to join politics
Principal of Uniglobe School Bhawani Rana opined that children should be taught basic things and knowledge at home since family is their
She suggested school teachers to be the role models for children."Women, particularly have to face many challenges in life after getting
married and begetting children, but they can become successful in their career if their family is fully supportive," said Ritu Baidya, an
entrepreneur.A version of this article appears in the print on April 12, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
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