Nepal: Nepali Women Raise Their Voices in Feminist Protest

Jan 31, 2025 | Heinrich Böll Stiftung
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Women in Nepal have resisted oppression for decades, both through personal acts of defiance as well as participation in creative expressions of protest. Nirvana Bhandary in conversation with Bhawana Raut and Kailash Rai about their passion for activism, the nuances of feminism within the country and their vision for a more equitable future.

The feminist movement in Nepal is dynamic, diverse, and rooted in both individual and collective struggles. Since the establishment of the Nari Samiti - Nepal's first women’s rights organisation in 1918, progress has been both gradual and inspiring. Over the last three decades, concerted efforts have focused on reducing gender-based violence, dismantling menstrual taboos, and ensuring access to safe reproductive health services for women. A significant milestone was achieved in 2015 when Nepal elected its first female president.