GBV cannot be reduced just by making laws: Minister Sudi

Kathmandu: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Nawal Kishore Sah Sudi has said that violence against women cannot be reduced by making laws alone.

To reduce violence against women it is necessary to promote equality in the society. Inaugurating the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence today, Minister Sudi said positive thinking and the spirit of equality should be awakened, which is possible through continuous campaigns.

At the program organized by the National Women’s Commission, Minister Sudi said that empowered women means opening the way for the development and prosperity of the country.

‘To prevent all kinds of violence against women active participation of all from the government to the people is needed.’

Chairperson of the Women’s Commission, Kamala Parajuli, said that the VAW campaign will help spread public awareness against violence and discrimination in society. Stating that the nature and form of violence against women have changed compared to the past, she shared that women are unsafe even from their relatives.

On the occasion, Yoga Guru Ramesh Nepal said that violent activity is the result of a distorted mentality and suggested that such bad behaviour can be eradicated through meditation and yoga.

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