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Who Campaigned, Who Showed Up, Who Won: Women in Nepal's 2026 General Elections
A turning point or a paradox? Nepal’s historic 2026 election was driven by Gen Z and yielded landmark firsts for women in parliament yet structural barriers to women's leadership remain a reality. Read our full analysis.
CGAP South Asia
2 days ago4 min read
Kaushalya Ariyarathne: Building a Politically Conscious Women’s Movement in Sri Lanka
Kaushalya Ariyarathne is an MP in Sri Lanka, a former Human Rights lawyer, and a lecturer. Having worked for over a decade as a researcher and activist on issues including torture prevention, legal aid for women exposed to domestic violence, and masculinities in South Asia, her political journey is rooted in a lifelong commitment to fighting inequality and advocating for systemic change.
CGAP South Asia
Jan 57 min read
Beyond Victims #2025 -Afghanistan Edition
Read stories of Dr Massouda Jalal, Farzana Kochai, Shinkai Karokhail, Salima Mazari, Elay Ershad & Maryam Rayed.
CGAP South Asia
Nov 20, 20254 min read
Beyond Victims #2024 - Sri Lanka
Stories of Mazeena Bucker, Vrai Balthazaar, Chanu Nimesha, Rosi Senanayaka, Seetha Arambepola, and Kushani Anusha Rohanadeer from SriLanka.
CGAP South Asia
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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