International Women’s Day logo, public domain. International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8 and celebratory events will be held around the world. This year’s theme is#BreakTheBias, aimed at imagining “a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.” While this holiday offers hope for gender equity, it is also a reminder of the omnipresent phenomenon of violence against women, which exists regardless of the day, and needs to be addressed in a fundamental way. Nepal celebrates International Women’s Day with events that are women-led, grand, and public. Women have the day off, and governm…

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