INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6The 17th Zonta International District 25 Annual Conference is taking place in Kathmandu from
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This marks the first time the conference will be held in Kathmandu,
bringing together over 150 participants from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.According to the statement issued by
Zonta, the theme of Conference is Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
"We have two workshops in our
programme-Workshop 1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Workshop 2 Gender-Equal Climate Action
With the alarming and heartbreaking events of this year-from devastating flash floods and storms to record breaking heatwaves-it is clear
that we cannot achieve the aims of Workshop 1 without the actions of Workshop 2
These workshops are an opportunity for each Zontian to share experiences, opinions and suggestions
There are many ways we can make a difference, to make a start
For instance, during this conference, our meetings may not be totally green
But there will be no plastic bottles, our newsletter is an electronic one and you will find a significant use of jute products
So, Zontians, please: Ask questions
Help form strategies and programmes to take our vision forward."
Surendra Raj Acharya, Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens;
Sunita Dangol, Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City; and Souella M
and speak at the inaugural session
Keynote speaker Bharati Silwal Giri, Former Assistant Resident Representative of UNDP Nepal, will address the intersection of gender
inequality and climate change, the statement said.The conference will promote the exchange of ideas to empower women and girls and address
gender-based violence and climate change's impact on women
This Biennium our District was awarded two of the scholarships
The Young Women Public Affairs Award to Yumna Zaheed, a candidate from Sri Lanka; and The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship to
Swikritee Neupane, a candidate from Nepal
These awardees will speak to us during the conference, the statement reads.
Shreejana Rana, in her role as Governor of Zonta Club District
25, which includes Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, is leading the organization of the conference
Notably, Rana holds the distinction of being the first Nepali to hold such a position within Zonta International, a global organization
comprised of women from diverse backgrounds dedicated to women's empowerment.The event is being hosted by Zonta Club Kathmandu and Zonta
Club Pokhara.
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals, with more than 30,000 members
belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full
There are 15 Zonta Clubs in District 25, with close to 500 influential members from various professional backgrounds devoted to build a
better future for women and girls in their communities through various projects and initiatives.Zonta Club of Kathmandu and Pokhara have
leaders and professionals.
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