In a show of solidarity and to promote women's development in Nepal, Global Daughter participated in the 99th International Women's Day Walkathon in Kathmandu. Along with women activists, professionals, NGO representatives and Ambassadors, Erin walked to support women's rights and equality in Nepal and world-wide.
It was great to see women from all walks of life uniting for one voice in the early hours of Sunday March 8th. The event featured well-known advocates and dignitaries from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was also impressive to see the number of men and young boys participating in the event- walking side-by-side with their mothers and sisters.
The energy of the crowd and the speakers was quite moving. I was thinking it would be even more effective if events like this were also held simultaneously at the local level, in the districts and villages- where women's rights need to be most visible. Sadly, these type of events are rarely organized...but we hope for a trickle down effect from Kathmandu....as quickly as possible!
It was a proud day for Global Daughter. To be recognized by other women's groups and women activists in the country and represent a project that people know and trust. To walk around in the crowd and see women we work with and women's organizations that we are associated with- gave me the feeling that we have truly solidified a presence within the women's community in Nepal.
Good stuff all around as the movement keeps keepin' on......
"Realizing the importance of a consolidated effort for synergy and effective advocacy, this is a singular opportunity for women from all the eight countries to come together as a unified force to celebrate past achievements on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2009, and work towards Millennium Development Goals for 2015."
It was great to see women from all walks of life uniting for one voice in the early hours of Sunday March 8th. The event featured well-known advocates and dignitaries from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was also impressive to see the number of men and young boys participating in the event- walking side-by-side with their mothers and sisters.
The energy of the crowd and the speakers was quite moving. I was thinking it would be even more effective if events like this were also held simultaneously at the local level, in the districts and villages- where women's rights need to be most visible. Sadly, these type of events are rarely organized...but we hope for a trickle down effect from Kathmandu....as quickly as possible!
It was a proud day for Global Daughter. To be recognized by other women's groups and women activists in the country and represent a project that people know and trust. To walk around in the crowd and see women we work with and women's organizations that we are associated with- gave me the feeling that we have truly solidified a presence within the women's community in Nepal.
Good stuff all around as the movement keeps keepin' on......
"Realizing the importance of a consolidated effort for synergy and effective advocacy, this is a singular opportunity for women from all the eight countries to come together as a unified force to celebrate past achievements on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2009, and work towards Millennium Development Goals for 2015."
The crowd grows...
Erin at the ceremony post-walk.
Banners of support wave on.
Teamwork.
An essential experience for any little girl.
Walk through Durbar Square.
A beautiful face for a beautiful cause.
A walk through Basantapur.
Does this need to actually be stated? The answer is yes, in Nepal it does.
Famous women activists speak to the crowd about lack of security for women in the country.
Traditional Musicians leading the march.
Bangladeshi Ambassador and the next generation of women's activists in traditional Tharu dress.
2 comments:
Fabulous pictures!
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