Strengthening Civic Engagement through Maintaining Rule of Law in Policy Formulation

CWAD organized a day-long capacity building program in coordination with the National Judicial Academy (NJA) on Rule of Law and Good Governance on the 12th of Falgun 2078 (24th of February 2022) with different commissions. Namely, the Women’s commission, Dalit Commission, Janajati Commission, Tharu commission & Muslim Commissions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed

CWAD organized one-day program in coordination with Judicial Committee of Tokha Municipality on 10th August 2021 (Shrawan 26th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Tokha Municipality shown their active participation.  A total of 39 people participated among which 10 were male and

CWAD organized one-day program in coordination with Judicial Committee of Mahalaxmi Municipality on 1st August 2021 (Shrawan 17th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Mahalaxmi Municipality shown their active participation.  A total of 35 people participated the program among which 7 were

CWAD in coordination with Judicial Committee of Gokarneshwor Municipality, organized a One Day Program on 12th August, 2021 (Shrawan 28th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, as well as Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Gokarneshwor Municipality shown their active participation. A total of 34 people participated among

CWAD in coordination with Judicial Committee of Tokha Municipality, organized a One Day Program on 11th August 2021 (Shrawan 26th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, as well as Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Tokha Municipality shown their active participation. A total of 41 people participated among

CWAD in coordination with Judicial Committee of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, organized a One Day Program on 4th August, 2021 (Shrawan 20th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, as well as Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Kirtipur Municipality shown their active participation. A total of 35 people participated

CWAD in coordination with the Judicial Committee of Kritipur Municipality, organized a One Day Program on 28th July 2021 (Shrawan 18th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, as well as Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Mahalaxmi Municipality shown their active participation. A total of 34 people participated

CWAD in coordination with Judicial Committee of Kirtipur Municipality, organized a One Day Program on 28th July 2021 (Shrawan 13th, 2078). Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, as well as Legal, Finance, Women and administrative officials of Kirtipur Municipality shown their active participation. A total of 35 people participated among

CWAD organized 4th quarterly meeting with working group on 25th August 2021 (Bhadra 9th, 2078) to know the amendment process on Legal Aid Act by Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA). CWAD on the behalf of working group had submitted Teen Mahale on Legal Aid Act from GESI perspective on 31st December 2020

CWAD in coordination with the Judicial Committee of Mahalaxmi Municipality organized a day program on Gender-Based Violence Elimination Fund on November 1st of 2021 (Kartik 15, 2078). During these meetings, Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Member, Ward Members, Executive Members, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, representatives of administrative officials, Legal officer, Finance officer, Women, Children department officials

CWAD in coordination with the Judicial Committee of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality organized a one-day program on Gender-Based Violence Elimination Fund on November 2nd, 2021 (Kartik 16th, 2078). During these meetings, Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Mayor, Mayor, representative of administrative officials, Legal officer, Finance officer, Women, Children department officials and

CWAD in coordination with the Judicial Committee with Gokarneshwor Municipality organised a one day program on GBV Elimination Fund on October 28th 2021 (Kartik 11, 2078). During this meeting, Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Mayor, Mayor, representatives of the administrative office, Legal officer, Finance officer, Women, Children department officials and

CWAD organized a one-day program in coordination with Kritipur Municipality on the 9th of November 2021 (Mangsir 23rd 2078). The program was attended by the Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Paralegals, Legal, Women and Children administrative officials of Kritipur Municipality. A total of 26 people participated among which 18 were

CWAD in coordination with the Judicial Committee with Tokha Municipality organised a one day program on GBV Elimination Fund on December 29th 2021 (Poush 14, 2078). During this program, Judicial Committee Members, Mediation Committee Members, Ward Members, Executive Members, Mayor, Mayor, representatives of the administrative office, Legal officer, Finance officer, Women, Children department officials and

CWAD conducted meetings and dialogue with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA) on its premises on the Legal Aid Act on 17th Jan 2022.    CWAD directly interacted with the Joint Secretary of MoLJPA Honorable Phadindra Gautam and received valuable updates on the progress of the amendment process of the Legal Aid

CWAD team exchanged critical dialogue with the honourable authorities of the Nepal Law Commission regarding the progress update of reviewing the Civil Code 2074 from a GESI perspective.   Prof. Dr Shahi Adhikari highlighted specific provisions under the country’s civil code which are against the principle of GESI and the need for a proper review

CWAD conducted a follow-up meeting and exchanged critical dialogue with Joint Secretary of Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentarian Affairs Mr Man Bahadur Aryal on the National Penal Code (Criminal Code). CWAD submitted the “Teen Mahale” to Mr Aryal proposing amendments in the National Penal Code (Criminal Code) from the GESI perspective. The feedback and

CWAD conducted a one-day “training program for meaningful participation in the upcoming local election with the women representatives” in Mahalaxmi Municipality on the 11th of Falgun 2078 (23rd of February 2022). A total of 31 political party women representatives participated in the training program. Deputy Mayor of Mahalaxmi Municipality Nirmala Thapa also actively participated and

CWAD conducted a one-day “training program for meaningful participation in the upcoming local election with the women representatives” in Gokarneshwor Municipality on the 13th of Falgun 2078 (25th of February 2022). A total of 21 political party women representatives participated in the training program. Deputy Mayor of Gokarneshwor Municipality Shanti Nepal appreciated CWAD’s support for

CWAD conducted a one-day “training program for meaningful participation in the upcoming local election with the women representatives” in Tokha Municipality on the 15th of Falgun 2078 (27th of February 2022). A total of 32 political party women representatives participated in the training program. Deputy Mayor of Tokha Municipality Gyan Maya Dangol thanked CWAD for

CWAD conducted a one-day “training program for meaningful participation in the upcoming local election with the women representatives” in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality on the 16th of Falgun 2078 (28th of February 2022). A total of 34 political party women representatives participated in the training program. Deputy Mayor of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality Anjana Madhikarmi appreciated CWAD’s

CWAD conducted a one-day “training program for meaningful participation in the upcoming local election with the women representatives” in Kritipur Municipality on the 15th of Falgun 2078 (27th of February 2022). A total of 32 political party women representatives participated in the training program. Deputy Mayor of Kritipur Municipality Sarasworti Khadka thanked CWAD for organizing