Collective efforts urged to break barriers for women journalists

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal Indira Ranamagar has laid emphasis on concerted efforts to dismantle the barriers being faced by women journalists.

Highlighting the structural and societal hurdles that continue to impede women’s meaningful participation in media, she urged for an inclusive and women-friendly media landscape.

Indira Ranamagar was addressing a programme on “Promotion of Friendship and Cooperation between Women Journalists of Nepal and Bangladesh”.

While speaking as the chief guest, Indira also shared her experiences of working as a politician and social worker at the event.

The Embassy of Nepal, Dhaka hosted the interaction programme on Sunday in collaboration with the Initiatives of Media Women (IMW) Nepal.

In his speech, Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari emphasised the vital role media women play in uncovering unique and often untold stories that give voice to the voiceless and the disadvantaged communities.

He commended the IMW for bringing together women journalists from both Nepal and Bangladesh and stressed the role of such events in further promoting people-to-people contacts.

IMW President Laxmi Bhandari shared the organisation’s ongoing efforts to empower women professionals in the media sector.

She expressed hope that the event would contribute to fostering long-term friendship between journalists of the two countries.

Dr Husne-Ara Begum, founder of Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), and Msj Swopnil, deputy director of the Joint Council CC23, also spoke on the occasion.

Prior to the formal session, an informal interaction was held among women journalists of the two countries.

The participants shared their personal and professional experiences, discussed common challenges, and provided pathways for collaboration and meaningful partnership in future.