NEPAL: Women Lawmakers to go to SC if their Demand not Met

Date: 
Monday, May 16, 2011
Source: 
The Himalayan Times
Countries: 
Asia
Southern Asia
Nepal
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation

Women Constituent Assembly Members' Group and Joint Women Struggle Coordination Committee have warned of obstructing the House business until and unless the 33 percent participation of women in every apparatus of the state is guaranteed.

The Committee meeting today has decided to raise their voice both inside and outside the Parliament until the demand is addressed.

The Interim Constitution of Nepal- 2007 incorporates the provision of 33 percent participation of women in every state organ.

Besides, the meeting has decided to knock the doors of the Supreme Court (SC) if their voice was ignored.