Author: democracyresource.org

With the adoption of the federal Constitution, one- third of women’s participation in federal and provincial legislatures and 40 percent in local governments has been ensured. While these constitutional and legal provisions have led to significant progress in women’s numeric representation, the study concludes that participation at the leadership level remains dismal. Patriarchal social structure and inadequate support mechanisms continue to pose challenges in women’s entry, continuity and attainment of leadership positions. The lack of effective monitoring mechanisms has led political parties and their leadership to be complacent in implementing commitments made on their own statutes and manifestos. To ensure women’s proportional and inclusive participation, in line with the spirit of the Constitution, it is essential for the Government of Nepal, political parties, the Election Commission Nepal, and other stakeholders to take serious steps in enforcing existing laws and formulating progressive legislation.

There were 32 political incidents recorded between January 8 and February 7, 2018. 29 incidents were related to protests over the location of provincial capitals, in at least four of those incidents the protesters clashed with police resulting into multiple injuries. Two incidents involved demonstrations against moving local level centers and one incident entailed a protest against the language used by provincial assembly members during the first province assembly meeting in Province 2.

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