The Equal Pay Day conference is not just an event with a local impact – its significance goes beyond the borders of the Czech Republic. This year’s edition, which will take place in March 2025, will welcome, among others, delegates from Nepal, from the non-profit organization WOMEN AID NEPAL. Since its founding in 2014, the organisation has been dedicated to empowering women, educating girls and fighting for gender equality.
WOMEN AID NEPAL, registered under the Ministry of Home Affairs in Kathmandu, is a non-profit organization with a clear vision – to educate, protect and support women and girls, especially in poor rural areas, including mountainous regions. In addition to educational programs for girls, the organization offers training to help women gain the skills needed to earn their own income, and engages in projects focused on gender equality and human rights in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
We already met with representatives of this organisation at this year’s 15th Equal pay Day, and according to their words, the inspiration they gained there was so fundamental that they decided to participate again and share their experiences and plans.
What attracts Nepali delegates to Equal Pay Day?
“The theme of the conference is extremely relevant to our work,” shares Chhiunda Tamang, the coordinator of the Education For All youth program. “I want to gain as much information and knowledge as possible, which I can later use to organize a similar project in Nepal. Meeting inspiring women from business and other fields motivates me a lot.”
Pema Choedon Lama, Programme Coordinator of WOMEN AID NEPAL, expresses similar impressions: “Last year I was impressed by the presentations on income equality and the status of women in all sectors. The conference provides wonderful opportunities to meet experts and exchange experiences.”
Sangey Dorjee Lama, another of the delegates, appreciates the international nature of the conference and its emphasis on women’s economic security. “It’s a great opportunity to learn more about wage inequality and get new ideas for promoting equal opportunities in our country as well,” she says.
A connection that changes the future
We are very pleased with the participation of delegates from Nepal, as it shows that the issue of pay equity has a global dimension. The Equal Pay Day conference thus becomes not only a place where stories and knowledge are shared, but also a platform that inspires change in different corners of the world.
