Women Literacy & Development

Literacy is key to social & economic development of a country. Access to literacy is a basic step towards achieving the general well being of women. Literacy is key to sustainable development. Literacy is hence considered as a major tool in building a developed & peaceful society in da 21st Century...

Women play a key role in the creation of sustainable development. Sustainable development of women through their full participation in education, employment & political & social life is vital for every nation. In Nepal we will have to develop & apply appropriate intervention strategies to meet the diverse needs of young women. The ongoing conflict has undoubtedly had negative impact on women's development. If teacher are not safe at schools while teaching their pupils, or if students are afraid, there can't be "business as usual" in terms of educating millions of women & children in Nepal...

On the other hand, to make sustainable development a reality, women must act differently. Sustainable development of women is important but it requires peace. Sustainable development with peace means respect for the land, women & tolerance. As we know, terrorism & poverty remain pressing problems for rural women...

Socially, there is poverty, displacement & insecurity, psychological effects include depression & disorders...

It is true, women's values & priorities bring a perspective that is valuable to both process & outcome. But because of the violence & terrorism our education system is on the verge of collapse depriving a whole generation of young women of an opportunity to learn to read & write. A major Maoist target has been the school system: keeping it closed. Hundreds of schools remain closed due to the war...

Right to literacy is universal. We must eradicate illiteracy. Every Nepali child & woman should have a chance to live in an independent country. National pride is as acceptable as we are proud of our own children & grand children when they achieve significant progress any field of their choice...