Press Release
In a significant roundtable discussion focused on “Women’s Role In Digitization,” the Ambassador of Nepal to Spain, HE Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, shared insightful perspectives and outlined the strides Nepal has made towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event was co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain; Mujeres Avenir, Femmes Avenir; the Embassy of France; and Club Financiero Genova, on 4th March 2024 in Madrid and on 7th March in Sevilla.
Ambassador Dr. Parajuli expressed her gratitude to the organizers for facilitating this essential dialogue, emphasizing the constitutional and legislative achievements of Nepal, including the guarantee of 33% parliamentary seats for women and significant female representation in various levels of government. The discussion also underscored Nepal’s “Empowered Women, Prosperous Nepal” program aimed at reshaping societal norms and fostering gender-equitable behavior.
Addressing the questions on the promotion of women and girls in digitization in Nepal, the Ambassador detailed several key initiatives such as the National Strategy for Digital Nepal, the Girls in Technology program, and various capacity-building efforts aimed at enhancing digital literacy among women and girls. These initiatives underscore Nepal’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring women’s active participation in the digital economy.
Ambassador Dr. Parajuli also shed light on the challenges posed by cyber-attacks and online harassment, particularly affecting women and girls, emphasizing the proactive measures taken by the Government of Nepal in intensifying awareness programs and implementing legal measures to safeguard digital spaces.
Emphasizing the role of international cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Parajuli also highlighted the collaborative efforts with Spain and other international partners in advancing digital and technological capabilities. Ambassador Dr. Parajuli also shared her enthusiasm for further collaboration between Spain and Nepal, to further women’s empowerment and digital inclusion in both countries.
08 MAR 2024
Embassy of Nepal
Madrid, Spain.
