The Madheshi Women's National Conference was held in Chitwan from 14-19 August 2007. There were over one hundred women in attendance representing all the 21 Terai Districts. . Discussions and sessions were held during the conference on topics such as:
- obstacles to political inclusion and participation,
- the electoral method of the CA election,
- women, conflict, and state restructuring,
- international perspectives on women, peace, and politics
- leadership and organizing
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National Conference participants produced a 17 Point Declaration outlining the steps necessary to ensure and inclusive CA election and "Hamro Katha," a short story about the lives, struggles, and vision of Madheshi women. |
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Ultimately participants identified a need to organize Madheshi women across the Terai to improve their social, economic, and political situation. Thus, the Madheshi Women's Advocacy Forum was born.
The overarching goal of the MWAF is to advocate for the improved social, economic, and political status of Madheshi women at all levels of Nepali society. Local chapters in each of the 21 Terai districts were formed and the District Leader of each sits on the MWAF National Steering Committee.
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