Kathmandu, March 31 -- March is celebrated worldwide as Women's History Month, aiming to put a spotlight on women's contributions to events in history and contemporary society. The WHM corresponds to International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, which has its roots in labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century.

The celebrations highlight the struggles of working women in societies dominated by men-the unpaid labour of homemakers and the harsh realities of workplace discrimination, to mention just a few.

In Nepal, more women are entering professional fields than ever before. What awaits them is a hostile working environment, snide remarks, subtle dismissals, and, at times, outright exclusion.

To cap off t...