Kailali, Dec. 1 -- As the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence unfolds, government and civil society groups across Sudurpaschim-especially in Dhangadhi-have been holding events to highlight the persistent challenges faced by women. At one such programme on Friday, the Kailali chapter of Women Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) released Anwesi, an analytical study on the state of violence against women in Nepal.

The study, based on last year's data compiled by WOREC from all seven provinces, presents a detailed picture of the scale and nature of violence. Representatives from security agencies, government institutions, non-government organisations and local governments attended the launch, which also focused on gaps in enfo...