Statement of Nepal, September 2016

The Constitution guarantees equal participation and incorporates principle of proportional representation of the women, indigenous nationalities, Madheshis, Dalits and other marginalized groups in elected and other organs of the state structure.

Nepal has a strong commitment to gender equality and empowerment of women. Women are guaranteed minimum one third representation in the federal and provincial parliaments and 40% in the local government.

I am proud to inform this General Assembly that Nepal's Head of State, Chief Justice and Speaker of the Parliament are all Women.