An event by Creative Statements, Celebrating Womanhood Navadevi Awards was established in 2002 and is the only annual awards for Nepali women that recognizes and honors real life female heroes who represent all sectors of society.[break]
“Celebrating Womanhood is an endeavor to honor and promote women who have risen above social and cultural practices overcoming barriers to achieve a breakthrough in their field of work,” stated the press release.
According to the release, all the recipients were selected from all over Nepal on the basis of their sincerity, commitment, dedication and passion towards their work and for the positive impacts they have made.
Over the past 10 years, 101 Nepali and six South Asian women have been honored with the Celebrating Womanhood recognition. In addition special mentions to three women and four men have been presented for their contribution and support to women issues.
Celebrating Womanhood successfully held its seventh national and the first ever South Asian Region Recognition in October 2008.
The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm.
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