First Nepali women's conference in US

The Nepali Women's Global Network has announced first annual Nepali Women's Conference with the slogan of "Nepali Women Building Bridges, Advocacy, Collaborations and Research" on August 9, at the University of
Connecticut, Storrs, USA.

According to a statement, this conference will be the first of its kind. The purpose of the conference is to create a dialogue on issues pertaining to women and women of Nepali origin.

The organisers say this will also be an opportunity to highlight NWGN mission and explore collaboration and partnerships with various organisations to increase access to resources for Nepali women.

The conference will feature such distinguished guest speakers as Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise, Nepali Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Bidya Ranjeet, Dr. Annapurna Deo, and women's rights activist and Constituent Assembly member Sapana Pradhan Malla.

Workshops will include issues such as access to education and political advancement, domestic violence and trafficking of women and girls. By uniting scholars, researchers, and practitioners, NWGN expressed hope to create a lasting forum for those interested in issues of importance to Nepali women.

It will also host a literary festival in collaboration with International Nepali Literary Society (INLS). nepalnews.com ia July 21 08