Ms Anuradha Koirala graces ICIMOD's celebration of 100 years of International Women's Day

[Ms Koirala could not speak as she had throat problem]
Ms Anuradha Koirala, Chairperson of Maiti Nepal and CNN Hero of the year 2010, is the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at ICIMOD's celebration of 100 years of International Women's Day.
ICIMOD observes International Women's Day every year by celebrating the achievements, knowledge, and agency of mountain women in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas as well as the diversity of women who work at the Centre. Each year, it invites guests, partners from regional countries, gender focal points, staff, and media to celebrate by organising events around women and gender issues from a mountain perspective. This year, ICIMOD is honoured to invite Ms Anuradha Koirala, Chairperson of Maiti Nepal and CNN Hero of the year 2010, as the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker for this special centennial celebration of International Women's Day. Ms Koirala is an important role model for women from different walks of life and different age groups in the region and beyond. She is known and celebrated widely for her crusade for women and their basic human rights; as well as her commitment to improving their livelihoods.
more: http://www.icimod.org/?page=1805

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