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Who We Are The Forum for Women, Law and Development is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in Nepal and protect and promote human rights through research and public education, advocacy, legal aid and litigation. What We Do Advocacy on human rights of women and children Making state accountable to fulfill its commitments under the human rights instruments and declarations Conduct research activities on socio-legal issues of contemporary importance Provide legal aid and counseling services to needy group Conduct training for capacity building and to impart knowledge Public Interest Litigation to maintain the rule of law Dissemination of information on human rights and legal rights issues Build up national, regional and international network on issues of women Lobby to reform the discriminatory laws and policies Use laws which are in favour of women's rights as an instrument to change social value systems that are discriminating against women How You Can Help The generous support of Friends of Nepal made this website possible. You can help sustain the website and other important FWLD programs. by clicking here

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Ms Purna Shrestha, Program Officer
Forum for Women, Law and Development
P.O. Box No. 2923, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: #00977-1-242683, 266415
Fax: 00977-1-240627
Email: fwld@andolan.wlink.com.np

Last Updated: October 1, 2002