The day is observed commemorating Jetha 16, 2063 BS, when the then reinstated House of Representatives passed four important special resolutions on Nepali women's rights.
President Paudel has expressed his belief that this day will provide more energy and enthusiasm to the national and international efforts made to maintain gender equality while ensuring women's rights. Stressing on the need to develop and implement women targeted programs in the areas of education, health, employment, poverty alleviation, livelihood improvement, social security, access to infrastructure and technology, President Paudel said this was essential to ensure equal, meaningful and respectful participation of women in political, social, judicial and other sectors. "Women are still not completely safe in the workplace, educational institutions, public places and the society with an increase in incidents of violence against women and children, which is very sad", the President said. He said that it is necessary to put an end to all kinds of violence, exploitation, discrimination and abuse against women and children by employing all mechanisms of the state to address such activities. "I wish everyone to be inspired to build a civilized society with gender equality by ensuring the safety, respect and rights of Nepali women through positive changes in social attitude, conduct, customs and practice from today onwards", reads the message.
