International Women's Day!by Asmita Gaire | 08-03-2020 18:00 |
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3.jpeg) When we are talking about international women's day; there are infinite numbers of women in the world who had made the greatest contributions. Some of the women are spotlighted whereas some of them are still not recognized neverthelessa they are relentlessly working for women, family, community and a better society. In the same scenario; there are also numbers of women who are violated and suppressed in the community; whose voice is caged within themselves. In this context; I want to remember all the women who are devoting themselves both directly and indirectly for the betterment of society. In this international networking platform; I take a moment to introduce a lady from Nepal. She is Anuradha Koirala. Anuradha Koirala (born 14 April 1949) is a Nepalese social activist and the founder and director of Maiti Nepal – a non-profit organization in Nepal, dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking. Currently, Maiti Nepal operates a rehabilitation home in Kathmandu, as well as transit homes at the Indo-Nepal border towns, preventive homes in the countryside, and an academy in Kathmandu. As the name suggests, Maiti Nepal ("maiti" means "mother's home" in Nepali) has been a refuge for women rescued from the brothels in India. The women can stay in the homes run by Maiti Nepal until they are able to return to their homes, or if not accepted by their parents and society, they may stay until they become able to live on their own. Between 1993 and 2011, she and her organization have helped rescue and rehabilitate more than 12,000 women and girls. Maiti Nepal also works on reuniting the rescued women with their families, patrolling Indo-Nepal border with police and other law enforcement authorities and also rescuing trafficked women from the brothels in India with the help of Indian authorities. Koirala received the Courage of Conscience Award from The Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Massachusetts on 25 August 2006. She won the CNN Hero of the Year award in 2010. She has been called the "Mother Teresa" of Nepal for her work. I wish for the day when no women have to stagger while presenting their opinions;where women ideas are warmly welcomed in every society. There are numbers of women who are working for the women and victimized females all around the world to make this world a happy place to live in. My coordial salute to every women out there in this special day. I also want to thank all the men out there who's been supporting women to step forward and achieve her dreams and passion. Happy international Women's Day! |
