Center for Dalit Women Nepal

Founded in 2016, Center for Dalit Women Nepal is a non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu, Nepal working on gender equality, human rights, democracy & civil society +3 more.

Center for Dalit Women Nepal (CDWN) is a national non-governmental organisation founded in 2016 by Dalit women social activists and political leaders. It works to advance the political, social and economic empowerment of Dalit women and other marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples and youth. CDWN's core programmes cover political empowerment, gender equality and social inclusion (GEDSI), disaster risk reduction and management, health and sanitation, and combating discrimination and violence. The organisation works across 37 districts in all seven provinces of Nepal, with its central office in Kathmandu and a branch office in Siraha. It collaborates with government bodies such as the National Dalit Commission and with networks including the Dalit NGO Federation, and reports reaching over 15,000 direct beneficiaries.