Women’s Forum was launched on Sunday at Hilton Hotel, Rosemont -- USA. During the launch event, a forum discussion on ‘Domestic Violence and Women empowerment’ was held where Radhika Sharma, Manager of Education and Outreach at Apna Ghar – Chicago, was presented as the speaker. The forum delivered various messages to the audiences regarding the topics through power points and speeches by several speakers.
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Speaking at the event, the forum coordinator, Urmila Panthi explained, “Domestic violence is a practice against the law regardless of anyone’s immigration status." Further speaking, she suggested going through legal procedures if anyone came across such practices.
The forum included deep-rooted discussion on issues existing in the Nepali paternal societies, and some concurrent issues yet affecting women’s self-esteem and development in communities.
