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Urgent Issue The cover story “Fighting Against All Odds” (SPOTLIGHT March 12) did reflect the true situation of Nepalese women. Their hardships, their troubles and their states have long been neglected by mainstream society of this overly patriarchal country. The story provided glimpses of the women’s situation including their health and education. Your magazine must continue reporting women’s issues as it is of urgent nature. Without developing our women, we cannot expect to develop as a nation. Dambar Gadtaula Pay Attention Even in the twenty-first century, Nepalese women are dying of lack of basic health services (“Fighting Against All Odds”, SPOTLIGHT March 12). Nepal still has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. This is a terrifying situation and must be addressed at the soonest. We cannot let our women die in such a manner. Quick and effective policies to overcome this problem must be taken up by the government. Quite clearly the international community and donors are very much willing to extend helping hand to Nepal in this regard. Their expertise and assistance should be put to the best use. Krishna Mani Sharma Educate The Girls Education is the key to development (“Fighting Against All Odds”, SPOTLIGHT March 12). Unfortunately, in Nepal, the education has not been able to take firm roots, especially in remote villages where a large number of children are still out of school. Due to poverty and other reasons, many children are not able to attend their classes. More disturbing is the trend of keeping girls away from schools. Many people of villages still think that educating girls is of no use. This mentality must be changed. Otherwise, the country will never be able to move on the path of progress. Jeevan Bista Give Decision Power Nepalese women are bound within the four-walls of their households (“Fighting Against All Odds”, SPOTLIGHT March 12). Due to traditional beliefs and social practices, women confine themselves to household chores leaving the major decision power and other vital aspects in the domain of male members of the family. This lack of decision-making power has made women weak and deprived of many facilities. Because they are thought to be weaker gender, women are not expected to take any major household decision. Your story also showed that a very few proportion of women own house or lands in our country. This also reflects their state. In order to provide them with the decision making power, women need to be economically empowered. Kailash KC Pertinent Point I read your editorial dated March 12.The points raised by you are pertinent and valid. The country is passing through a grave crisis. You have rightly pointed out that King Gyanendra is most concerned to restore peace in the country so that the people can go about their business without fear or lack of security. HM the King has also issued directives to the government to attend without further delay to the grievances and difficulties faced by the people in the remote villages and districts of western Nepal recently visited by the King. The government, if it is accountable to the people and takes its responsibilities seriously, cannot afford to ignore the Royal directives. You are quite right in calling on the Maoists to shun violence and return to the negotiating table. At the same time, we must also cash in on the goodwill of our friends and their willingness to cooperate. All other considerations are subservient to national interests. It is the foremost duty of all - be they politicians, members of civil society organizations, academics and the media - to come together and work in concert to resolve the current crisis that has already pushed the country backward by several years. Mohan Lohani Real Estate The story on the rising value of real estate was a good one (“Booming Like Bubbles” SPOTLIGHT March 11). It reflected the situation in the capital well. But there was one glaring mistake in the story. In the article it is mentioned that one Ana of land is equal to 375 square meters but it is equal to 342 square feet actually. I just wished to point out this error hoping that this would help make the story more relevant. Sushil Prasai |
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