Kirtipur -2, Kathmandu, Nepal
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info@dwn.org.np
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9861908775 / 9841808371
About us
About DWN
Dalit Women Network
Dalit Women Network (DWN) is one of the Dalit women’s rights organizations which was started as a campaign for protecting the human rights of Dalit women in April 2018 at Kirtipur and formally registered as a non-governmental organization in District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu on 20 February 2019. It has also been affiliated with Social Welfare Council (SWC). The core interest of the DWN movement is empowering women and holding local government responsive and accountable with a special focus on advancing human rights and access to the development and justice for Dalit women. It has made strong relationships with local government, women organizations, Dalit organizations, civil society organizations, and relevant stakeholders at the local level to raise the issues of Dalit women towards ensuring rights, entitlements, and inclusion of Dalit women.
The organization has contributed to the promotion and protection of the human rights of Dalit women by strengthening the structure of the feminist movement (Dalit women groups, Dalit women human rights defenders, front-line women leaders, and its alliances) at the local level. DWN believes itself as a campaigner to increase access for Dalit women to resources and service delivery, building the capacity of women human rights defenders and women activists, and mobilizing them in an advocacy campaign to prevent caste and gender-based discrimination and promote inclusive local governance from Dalit women’s perspective.
Target Group
Women and children from poor, marginalized, and vulnerable groups are discriminated against and excluded from human rights, justice, and development in society.
DWN
STRATEGIES
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Organize and empower women to fight against caste and gender-based discrimination and ensure human rights and access to justice for Dalit women.
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Increase community awareness and create an enabling environment to ensure human rights and fair justice for women and girls who are at risk and survivors of caste-based discrimination and gender-based violence in society.
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Expand economic opportunities for income generation and self-employment of women from Dalits and marginalized groups
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Undertake evidence-based advocacy for human rights and justice of Dalit women and girls
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Conduct orientation and training on women’s rights, UN human rights instruments, and prevention of caste-based discrimination and gender-based violence at the local level
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Use information and communication technology to promote the voices of marginalized and excluded women and girls.
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Make strong coordination and linkage with various like-minded organizations and individuals to raise women's issues at local and national levels.
