Welcome to CWAD
Established in 1997, Centre for Women’s Awareness and Development (CWAD), is a leading organization working for the protection and promotion of women and children’s human rights in Nepal. CWAD believes that violation of women’s civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, in formal and informal institutions, perpetuates vicious cycle of violence against them. Guided by human rights based integrated approach and feminist perspective, CWAD’s works encompasses grassroots to national and international level policy advocacy, networking, capacity building and developing women’s agencies. Working with duty bearers at all levels to create support mechanisms to improve access to justice, peace, and good governance and policy provisions for women, girls, children and marginalized communities also characterizes CWAD engagement.
Latest News & Blogs
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Internal Monitoring and Evaluation at Suryabinyak Municipality Ward 6 representative, community school and the women’s group member of ward 6
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Internal Monitoring and Evaluation conducted by CWAD Chairperson Prof. Kusum Shrestha and Treasurer Kamala Adhikari. This collaborative effort involved the active participation of representatives from Suryabinayak Municipality Ward 6, including the Ward Chair, elected members, the dedicated women’s group members of Ward 6, and the
December 31, 2024 -
Meeting and Dialogue with Private Sectors, Media, and CSOs at Bhaktapur Distrcit
We are delighted to share the successful completion of the Meeting and Dialogue with Private Sectors, Media, and CSOs, graced by the presence of AEIN Country Director Ramesh Twayana and facilitated by Prof. Dr. Shashi Adhikary, who shared valuable insights on National and International Laws, Policies, and Declarations. Furthermore, Dr. Anita Shrestha provided updates on
December 26, 2024 -
Meeting and Dialogue with Private Sectors, Media, and CSOs at Kailali District
We are proud to announce the successful completion of the Meeting and Dialogue with Private Sectors, Media, and CSOs, organized in coordination with our local partner Dwrf Nepal in Kailali District. The program was honored by the presence of CWAD Chairperson Prof. Kusum Shrestha and Treasurer Kamala Adhikari, and facilitated by Prof. Dr. Shashi Adhikary,
December 26, 2024 -
Internal Monitoring and Evaluation – with the representatives of Godawari Municipality Ward 7 and 8—including the Ward Chair, elected members, Ward Secretary, and the vibrant women’s group members of Ward 7 and 8, as well as the community schools of Ward 7 and Ward 8
We are pleased to share the successful completion of the Internal Monitoring and Evaluation, led by CWAD Chairperson Prof. Kusum Shrestha and Treasurer Kamala Adhikari. This collaborative effort involved the dedicated representatives of Godawari Municipality Wards 7 & 8, including the Ward Chairs, elected members, Ward Secretaries, and the inspiring women’s group members of Wards
December 26, 2024
Thematic Area
Social and Economic Empowerment of Women and Child
This focus to Social Justice (women and child rights), Economic Justice (women economic empowerment and policy inclusion), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with focus to women, youth/adolescents, gender and sexual minorities (queer communities), early marriage, child protection, policy advocacy, strengthening CSOs/rights-holders’ groups, and local governments.
Rule of Law and Good Governance
This focus to System strengthening of Local Governments (LGs) and Province Governments (PGs), Political Inclusion/Participatory Democracy, Policy Advocacy from the lens of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change, Accountability- Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and GESI Audit, Strengthening CSOs.
Access to Justice
This focus to Legal Empowerment, Legal Aid Services, Mediation, and Judicial Committee Strengthening at the local level governments – Municipalites. As well as to the Federal and Provincial level Governments.
Organizational Development of CWAD
Organizational governance and system strengthening, technical capacity development, diversify funding for growth, networking and collaboration with wide range of stakeholders.
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
This focus to Policy and Impact Analysis of Climate Change (CC) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on women and children and vulnerable communities, Policy Advocacy and Interventions, Strengthening CSOs and local governments, Humanitarian Response from Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection lens.
Cross cutting/Mainstreaming priorities
This focus to organizational and programs levels
a. Mainstreaming Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
b. Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
c. Mainstreaming Climate Change/ Environmental Sustainability
d. Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity in CWAD interventions
Our Works
We work for the protection and promotion of women and children. we have been working since 1997 in best possible ways
Notice Board
- Capacity Enhancement of Marginalized Women and Girls and GBV Victims/Survivors on legal Empowerment (Bhaktapur and Kailali District)
- Capacity Development of Community-Women Leaders and Paralegals on Leadership, laws and policy (Bhaktapur and Kailali District)
