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UNMIN:
Naya Adhyaya - Women of Nepal
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Dedicated
to women and girls across Nepal, to their hopes and dreams of achieving
equality, and to findingvoice among a new generation of leadership.
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New chapter - Women in Nepal
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book reflects the collective determination of Nepali women to foster a
culture of equality. Its images, along with the words of women and men
from the community, are inspired by Naya Adhyaya, a pre-election street
drama that was performed across Nepal by the Sarwanam theatre group.
By
raising awareness of the importance of women's involvement in the peace
process, the play encouraged women's participation at all levels of decision-making.
The book draws on two distinct themes.
Firstly, the struggles that must
be overcome by Bina, the ostracised widow who is the play's central character. |
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And secondly, the unprecedented participation of women in Nepal's 10 April
2008 Constituent Assembly election.
Naya Adhyaya was jointly developed
by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Mission
in Nepal (UNMIN) and Sarwanam.
Launched
with the objective to mobilise local communities around issues of concern
to women, it sparked debate wherever it was performed. Street theatre is
very popular among rural and semi-rural communities in Nepal and this medium
was selected as an effective way to deliver the key messages of the UN
Security Council Resolution 1325, which requires parties in a conflict
to respect women's rights and support their participation in peace negotiations
as well as post-conflict reconstruction.
Starting
in the Far-West in November 2007 Naya Adhyaya was performed in 14 districts
across Nepal, reaching an estimated audience of 8,800 people. The street
drama transfixed audiences, and its success is testimony to the drive of
Nepali women to develop a new perspective, to foster change and to make
the most of new opportunities. In a second, post-election, phase, Sarwanam
performed the play again in April and May 2008 in a further 17 districts
around the country, supported by the Danish International Development Agency
(DANIDA).
This
book has been produced in both Nepali and English. The Nepali version is
aimed at reaching leaders of Nepal, who are responsible for drafting the
new Constitution, as well as the many women's advocacy groups. The English
version is intended to inspire members of the international community to
continue to support women and their contribution to Nepal.
United
Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 is a key advocacy tool
used by the Government of Nepal, civil society and the international community
to promote women's participation in the peace process. UNSCR 1325 was the
first resolution in United Nations history to specifically recognise the
impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also acknowledges their
significant contribution to conflict resolution and peacebuilding and addresses
specific needs regarding constitutions, electoral systems, police and judiciary.
UNSCR 1325 sets out key recommendations, including to ensure the participation
of women in the promotion and maintenance of peace.
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| Source: UNMIN |
| Naya
Adhyaya: Women of Nepal |
| Dedicated
to women and girls across Nepal, to their hopes and dreams of achieving
equality, and to findingvoice among a new generation of leadership |
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in English and Nepali (Nepali fonts needed) |
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| Source: UNMIN 2008 |
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