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PAVING THE WAY FOR DALIT COMMUNITIES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Part of the Women in development<\/em> artical series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Written by Olivia Vargas Illum & Magnus Geds\u00f8 Poulsen <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were brought up with the saying, \u201cNever judge a book by it’s cover.\u201d But imagine having a preconception about who you are and what opportunities you will have in life before you are even born.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Nepal, around 81% of the population identifies as Hindu, a religion traditionally associated with the caste system. The caste system is based on the concept of social and ritual hierarchy and is traditionally divided into four main groups, known as the Varnas: the Brahmins, traditionally priests and scholars; the Kshatriyas, traditionally kings and warriors; the Vaishyas, traditionally traders and businesspeople; and the Shudras, traditionally farmers and labourers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond these four groups is the Dalit community, historically placed outside the caste system because of occupations that were considered ritually impure. This led to Dalit people being labelled \u201cuntouchable\u201d and subjected to severe discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The caste system has played a significant role in determining a person’s identity, social status and opportunities in life. Although the four Varnas are broadly defined, the boundaries between them have historically been rigid, making it extremely difficult for people to break away from the social position they were born into. The situation became even more formalised in 1854, during the Rana regime, when the Muluki Ain (National Legal Code) was introduced. The code established detailed rules governing behaviour between castes and specified punishments for those who violated them \u2014 judging a book before its cover had even been made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Seat at the Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In later years, the Muluki Ain was revised, and discrimination based on caste became illegal in Nepal. Yet legal protection does not necessarily eliminate discrimination in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One example of creating greater opportunities for Dalit people can be found at the NGO CHILDREN-Nepal. When recruiting a Programme Coordinator for a programme supporting Dalit children and families, the organisation specifically sought a candidate from the Dalit community. The decision had several purposes: to address the lack of Dalit representation within a programme working with Dalit communities, to build trust by having someone with a shared background, and to create professional opportunities for people from a community that has historically faced barriers to education and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One person who was given this opportunity is Sujata Gaire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sujata holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and worked as an accountant in the private sector for five years, including during part of her studies. She left her job after giving birth to her daughter because she needed six months of maternity leave, while her workplace would only offer three. Looking for new challenges and opportunities, she came across a vacancy announcement in a newspaper. One detail immediately caught her attention: the organisation was specifically looking for a candidate from the Dalit community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also learned that the position focused on creating opportunities for Dalit girls, which made the job even more meaningful to her. Although the organisation had opened a door for a Dalit applicant, getting through it still required determination. Sujata had to complete an application form, take a written exam and a computer test, attend an interview and complete a writing test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She successfully made it through the selection process and has now worked at CHILDREN-Nepal as a Programme Coordinator in the Children and Family section for the past two and a half years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work involves supporting marginalised children and families across three schools, where she is responsible for approximately 50 students. She helps ensure that they are healthy, receive an education and thrive both at school and at home. She also organises and facilitates local community programmes focused on education and empowerment for children and parents, as well as writing reports for individual sponsors and the project itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Role Model<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Sujata herself grew up in the Dalit community. She explains that she did not experience the most extreme forms of \u201cuntouchability\u201d during her childhood and considers herself fortunate not to have grown up in a rural community, where caste-based discrimination can be particularly severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, she has still experienced discrimination because of her caste. While direct discrimination based on caste is illegal in Nepal, she explains that discrimination continues to happen indirectly. She remembers being prohibited from entering the kitchens of friends from higher castes and being denied the opportunity to rent a house because she is Dalit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These experiences have clearly left an impression on Sujata. Describing them, she simply says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…it is very disgusting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, her experiences have strengthened her determination to work hard \u2014 particularly in her work with Dalit girls and communities. Sujata’s background has become one of her greatest strengths in her work. When she visits Dalit communities, she shares her own story. As she explains with a smile, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…they feel so proud of me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing someone from their own community succeed can inspire the girls and women she works with. It gives them the feeling that they can do it too \u2014 that education and professional opportunities can be within their reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sujata does not only inspire the community because she is Dalit herself. She also creates a positive and comfortable environment where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable and speak openly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, with a wink and a smile, she adds: \u201cLadies love to share things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Always a Bed of Roses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite her passion for her work, Sujata also points to several challenges that she and her female colleagues face in the workplace. One of these is being left out of decision-making processes, even when decisions directly affect their work, schedules or areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Sujata, one of the main challenges for women working in Nepal’s development sector is that they are not always treated with the same level of importance and respect as their male colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery NGO has a policy of gender equality,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

she says, before making a grimace and adding, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut in behaviour, women do not feel like there is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humanitarian and development work can be difficult to leave behind at the end of the working day. There is always more that could be done, and without supportive leadership, this can put considerable pressure on employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sujata knows this pressure well. She is often expected to work long hours, overtime and weekends. For women, this can create an additional burden. Alongside their professional responsibilities, many women are also expected to take care of their children and manage responsibilities within the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Sujata points out, this can give men an advantage in the workplace. Without the same expectations around household and family responsibilities, men may have more freedom to work overtime and take on additional responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also points to a lack of understanding and empathy, emphasising the importance of being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sujata hopes that future generations of girls and women will feel encouraged to pursue education, careers and new opportunities \u2014 rather than feeling that their options are limited after completing the 10th grade or choosing \u201cthe right guy\u201d to marry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She hopes women will experience mutual respect, positive communication and supportive working environments. After two and a half years of working with Dalit girls and communities, she is already seeing signs of change. Young girls and mothers are becoming more confident in speaking openly about their needs and expressing how they feel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For Sujata, this offers hope for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of our interview, one sentence Sujata said stayed with us and seemed to capture something essential about who she is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…I am not a successful woman \u2014 I am on my way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a humble and reflective way of saying that her story did not end when she got married. Her life, like her development as a person, is still unfolding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to continuing to follow Sujata’s story. And perhaps her book cover is only the first step towards discovering the empowering story within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baner vejen for Dalit-samfundet <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

En del af Women in development<\/em> serien <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skrevet af Olivia Vargas Illum & Magnus Geds\u00f8 Poulsen <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vi er vokset op med udtrykket: \u201cMan skal ikke d\u00f8mme en bog p\u00e5 dens omslag.\u201d Men forestil dig at f\u00e5 en forudindtaget forestilling om, hvem du er, og hvilke muligheder du vil have i livet, allerede inden du bliver f\u00f8dt.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Nepal identificerer omkring 81 % af befolkningen sig som hinduer, en religion, der traditionelt er forbundet med kastesystemet. Kastesystemet bygger p\u00e5 en social og religi\u00f8s hierarkisk opdeling og er traditionelt opdelt i fire hovedgrupper, kendt som varnaerne: Brahminerne, der traditionelt var pr\u00e6ster og l\u00e6rde; Kshatriyaerne, der traditionelt var konger og krigere; Vaishyaerne, der traditionelt var handelsfolk og erhvervsdrivende; og Shudraerne, der traditionelt var b\u00f8nder og arbejdere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uden for disse fire grupper findes Dalit-samfundet, som historisk er blevet placeret uden for kastesystemet p\u00e5 grund af erhverv, der blev betragtet som rituelt urene. Det f\u00f8rte til, at Dalitter blev betegnet som \u201cur\u00f8rlige\u201d og udsat for alvorlig diskrimination. Kastesystemet har spillet en betydelig rolle i forhold til at bestemme en persons identitet, sociale status og muligheder i livet. Selvom de fire varnaer er bredt definerede, har gr\u00e6nserne mellem dem historisk v\u00e6ret meget faste, hvilket har gjort det ekstremt vanskeligt for mennesker at bryde ud af den sociale position, de er f\u00f8dt ind i.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situationen blev yderligere formaliseret i 1854 under Rana-regimet, da Muluki Ain (den nationale lovbog) blev indf\u00f8rt. Lovbogen fastlagde detaljerede regler for adf\u00e6rd mellem de forskellige kaster og specificerede straffe for dem, der overtr\u00e5dte dem \u2014 man d\u00f8mte alts\u00e5 bogen, f\u00f8r dens omslag overhovedet var blevet skabt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En plads ved bordet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I senere \u00e5r blev Muluki Ain revideret, og diskrimination p\u00e5 baggrund af kaste blev gjort ulovlig i Nepal. Men juridisk beskyttelse er ikke n\u00f8dvendigvis nok til at fjerne diskrimination fra hverdagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Et eksempel p\u00e5, hvordan man kan skabe st\u00f8rre muligheder for Dalitter, findes hos NGO’en CHILDREN-Nepal. Da organisationen skulle ans\u00e6tte en Programme Coordinator til et program, der st\u00f8tter Dalit-b\u00f8rn og -familier, s\u00f8gte de specifikt efter en kandidat fra Dalit-samfundet. Beslutningen havde flere form\u00e5l: at im\u00f8dekomme den manglende repr\u00e6sentation af Dalitter i et program, der arbejder med Dalit-samfund; at skabe tillid ved at have en medarbejder med en f\u00e6lles baggrund; og at skabe professionelle muligheder for mennesker fra et samfund, der historisk har m\u00f8dt barrierer i forhold til uddannelse og besk\u00e6ftigelse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En af de personer, der fik denne mulighed, er Sujata Gaire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sujata har en bachelorgrad i ledelse og arbejdede som revisor i den private sektor i fem \u00e5r, heraf en del af tiden mens hun stadig studerede. Hun forlod sit job efter at have f\u00f8dt sin datter, fordi hun havde brug for seks m\u00e5neders barsel, mens hendes arbejdsplads kun ville tilbyde hende tre m\u00e5neder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e5 udkig efter nye udfordringer og muligheder faldt hun over et stillingsopslag i en avis. \u00c9n detalje fangede straks hendes opm\u00e6rksomhed: Organisationen s\u00f8gte specifikt efter en kandidat fra Dalit-samfundet. Hun fandt ogs\u00e5 ud af, at stillingen handlede om at skabe muligheder for Dalit-piger, hvilket gjorde jobbet endnu mere meningsfuldt for hende.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selvom organisationen havde \u00e5bnet d\u00f8ren for en Dalit-ans\u00f8ger, kr\u00e6vede det stadig beslutsomhed at komme igennem den. Sujata skulle udfylde en ans\u00f8gningsformular, tage en skriftlig eksamen og en computerpr\u00f8ve, til en jobsamtale og gennemf\u00f8re en skriftlig opgave. Hun kom succesfuldt igennem udv\u00e6lgelsesprocessen og har nu arbejdet hos CHILDREN-Nepal som Programme Coordinator i Children and Family-sektionen i to et halvt \u00e5r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hendes arbejde best\u00e5r i at st\u00f8tte marginaliserede b\u00f8rn og familier p\u00e5 tre skoler, hvor hun er ansvarlig for omkring 50 elever. Hun hj\u00e6lper med at sikre, at de har det godt, f\u00e5r en uddannelse og trives b\u00e5de i skolen og derhjemme. Hun organiserer og faciliterer ogs\u00e5 lokale programmer med fokus p\u00e5 uddannelse og empowerment for henholdsvis b\u00f8rn og for\u00e6ldre samt skriver rapporter til individuelle sponsorer og til selve projektet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Et forbillede<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sujata voksede selv op i Dalit-samfundet. Hun fort\u00e6ller, at hun ikke oplevede de mest ekstreme former for \u201cur\u00f8rlighed\u201d i sin barndom, og hun betragter sig selv som heldig, fordi hun ikke voksede op i et landomr\u00e5de, hvor kastebaseret diskrimination kan v\u00e6re s\u00e6rligt udbredt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hun har dog stadig oplevet diskrimination p\u00e5 grund af sin kaste. Selvom direkte diskrimination p\u00e5 baggrund af kaste er ulovlig i Nepal, forklarer hun, at diskrimination stadig forekommer indirekte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hun husker blandt andet, at hun ikke m\u00e5tte g\u00e5 ind i k\u00f8kkenet hos venner fra h\u00f8jere kaster, og at hun blev n\u00e6gtet muligheden for at leje et hus, fordi hun er Dalit. Disse oplevelser har tydeligvis sat sig spor hos Sujata. N\u00e5r hun beskriver dem, siger hun blot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…it is very disgusting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samtidig har hendes oplevelser styrket hendes beslutsomhed og f\u00e5et hende til at arbejde endnu h\u00e5rdere \u2014 s\u00e6rligt i arbejdet med Dalit-piger og lokalsamfund. Sujatas baggrund er blevet en af hendes st\u00f8rste styrker i arbejdet. N\u00e5r hun bes\u00f8ger Dalit-samfund, fort\u00e6ller hun om sin egen historie. Som hun smilende forklarer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…they feel so proud of me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At se en person fra deres eget samfund lykkes kan inspirere de piger og kvinder, hun arbejder med. Det giver dem f\u00f8lelsen af, at de ogs\u00e5 kan g\u00f8re det \u2014 at uddannelse og professionelle muligheder ogs\u00e5 kan v\u00e6re inden for deres r\u00e6kkevidde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sujata inspirerer ikke kun lokalsamfundet, fordi hun selv er Dalit. Hun skaber ogs\u00e5 et positivt og trygt milj\u00f8, hvor mennesker f\u00f8ler sig sikre nok til at v\u00e6re s\u00e5rbare og tale \u00e5bent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Og med et glimt i \u00f8jet og et smil tilf\u00f8jer hun: \u201cLadies love to share things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ikke altid en dans p\u00e5 roser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e5 trods af sin passion for arbejdet peger Sujata ogs\u00e5 p\u00e5 flere udfordringer, som hun og hendes kvindelige kolleger m\u00f8der p\u00e5 arbejdspladsen. En af dem er at blive holdt uden for beslutningsprocesser, selv n\u00e5r beslutningerne direkte p\u00e5virker deres arbejde, arbejdstider eller faglige omr\u00e5der.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\u00f8lge Sujata er en af de st\u00f8rste udfordringer for kvinder, der arbejder i Nepals udviklingssektor, at de ikke altid bliver behandlet med samme betydning og respekt som deres mandlige kolleger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery NGO has a policy of gender equality,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

siger hun, f\u00f8r hun laver en grimasse og tilf\u00f8jer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut in behaviour, women do not feel like there is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humanit\u00e6rt arbejde og udviklingsarbejde kan v\u00e6re sv\u00e6rt at l\u00e6gge fra sig, n\u00e5r arbejdsdagen slutter. Der er altid mere, der kunne g\u00f8res, og uden st\u00f8ttende ledelse kan det l\u00e6gge et betydeligt pres p\u00e5 medarbejderne. Sujata kender dette pres. Hun forventes ofte at arbejde lange dage, overarbejde og i weekenderne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For kvinder kan det skabe en ekstra byrde. Ud over deres professionelle ansvar forventes mange kvinder ogs\u00e5 at tage sig af deres b\u00f8rn og varetage ansvaret i hjemmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Som Sujata p\u00e5peger, kan det give m\u00e6nd en fordel p\u00e5 arbejdspladsen. N\u00e5r de ikke m\u00f8des af de samme forventninger om ansvar for hjem og familie, kan m\u00e6nd have st\u00f8rre frihed til at arbejde over og p\u00e5tage sig ekstra ansvar. Hun peger ogs\u00e5 p\u00e5 en mangel p\u00e5 forst\u00e5else og empati og understreger vigtigheden af at kunne s\u00e6tte sig i andres sted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Et blik mod fremtiden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sujata h\u00e5ber, at fremtidige generationer af piger og kvinder vil f\u00f8le sig opmuntret til at tage en uddannelse, f\u00e5 en karriere og gribe nye muligheder \u2014 frem for at f\u00f8le, at deres muligheder er begr\u00e6nsede, n\u00e5r de har afsluttet 10. klasse eller fundet \u201cden rigtige mand\u201d at gifte sig med.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hun h\u00e5ber, at kvinder vil opleve gensidig respekt, positiv kommunikation og st\u00f8ttende arbejdsmilj\u00f8er.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efter to et halvt \u00e5r med arbejde blandt Dalit-piger og lokalsamfund ser hun allerede tegn p\u00e5 forandring. Unge piger og m\u00f8dre bliver mere sikre p\u00e5 at tale \u00e5bent om deres behov og give udtryk for, hvordan de har det. For Sujata giver det h\u00e5b for de kommende generationer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I slutningen af vores interview var der \u00e9n s\u00e6tning, som Sujata sagde, der blev h\u00e6ngende hos os, og som syntes at indfange noget helt centralt ved, hvem hun er:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…I am not a successful woman \u2014 I am on my way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Det er en ydmyg og eftert\u00e6nksom m\u00e5de at sige, at hendes historie ikke sluttede, da hun blev gift. Hendes liv og hendes udvikling som menneske er stadig i gang. Vi gl\u00e6der os til at f\u00f8lge Sujatas historie videre. Og m\u00e5ske er hendes bogomslag kun det f\u00f8rste skridt p\u00e5 vejen til at opdage den st\u00e6rke og inspirerende historie, der gemmer sig indenunder.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PAVING THE WAY FOR DALIT COMMUNITIES Part of the Women in development artical series Written by Olivia Vargas Illum & Magnus Geds\u00f8 Poulsen We were brought up with the saying, \u201cNever judge a book by it’s cover.\u201d But imagine having a preconception about who you are and what opportunities you will have in life before you are even born. In Nepal, around 81% of the population identifies as Hindu, a religion traditionally associated with the caste system. The caste system is based on the concept of social and ritual hierarchy and is traditionally divided into four main groups, known as the Varnas: the Brahmins, traditionally priests and scholars; the Kshatriyas, traditionally kings and warriors; the Vaishyas, traditionally traders and businesspeople; and the Shudras, traditionally farmers and labourers. Beyond these four groups is the Dalit community, historically placed outside the caste system because of occupations that were considered ritually impure. This led to Dalit people being labelled \u201cuntouchable\u201d and subjected to severe discrimination. The caste system has played a significant role in determining a person’s identity, social status and opportunities in life. Although the four Varnas are broadly defined, the boundaries between them have historically been rigid, making it extremely difficult for people to break away from the social position they were born into. The situation became even more formalised in 1854, during the Rana regime, when the Muluki Ain (National Legal Code) was introduced. The code established detailed rules governing behaviour between castes and specified punishments for those who violated them \u2014 judging a book before its cover had even been made. A Seat at the Table In later years, the Muluki Ain was revised, and discrimination based on caste became illegal in Nepal. Yet legal protection does not necessarily eliminate discrimination in everyday life. One example of creating greater opportunities for Dalit people can be found at the NGO CHILDREN-Nepal. When recruiting a Programme Coordinator for a programme supporting Dalit children and families, the organisation specifically sought a candidate from the Dalit community. The decision had several purposes: to address the lack of Dalit representation within a programme working with Dalit communities, to build trust by having someone with a shared background, and to create professional opportunities for people from a community that has historically faced barriers to education and employment. One person who was given this opportunity is Sujata Gaire. Sujata holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and worked as an accountant in the private sector for five years, including during part of her studies. She left her job after giving birth to her daughter because she needed six months of maternity leave, while her workplace would only offer three. Looking for new challenges and opportunities, she came across a vacancy announcement in a newspaper. One detail immediately caught her attention: the organisation was specifically looking for a candidate from the Dalit community. She also learned that the position focused on creating opportunities for Dalit girls, which made the job even more meaningful to her. Although the organisation had opened a door for a Dalit applicant, getting through it still required determination. Sujata had to complete an application form, take a written exam and a computer test, attend an interview and complete a writing test. She successfully made it through the selection process and has now worked at CHILDREN-Nepal as a Programme Coordinator in the Children and Family section for the past two and a half years. Her work involves supporting marginalised children and families across three schools, where she is responsible for approximately 50 students. She helps ensure that they are healthy, receive an education and thrive both at school and at home. She also organises and facilitates local community programmes focused on education and empowerment for children and parents, as well as writing reports for individual sponsors and the project itself. A Role Model Sujata herself grew up in the Dalit community. She explains that she did not experience the most extreme forms of \u201cuntouchability\u201d during her childhood and considers herself fortunate not to have grown up in a rural community, where caste-based discrimination can be particularly severe. However, she has still experienced discrimination because of her caste. While direct discrimination based on caste is illegal in Nepal, she explains that discrimination continues to happen indirectly. She remembers being prohibited from entering the kitchens of friends from higher castes and being denied the opportunity to rent a house because she is Dalit. These experiences have clearly left an impression on Sujata. Describing them, she simply says, \u201c…it is very disgusting.\u201d At the same time, her experiences have strengthened her determination to work hard \u2014 particularly in her work with Dalit girls and communities. Sujata’s background has become one of her greatest strengths in her work. When she visits Dalit communities, she shares her own story. As she explains with a smile, \u201c…they feel so proud of me.\u201d Seeing someone from their own community succeed can inspire the girls and women she works with. It gives them the feeling that they can do it too \u2014 that education and professional opportunities can be within their reach. Sujata does not only inspire the community because she is Dalit herself. She also creates a positive and comfortable environment where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable and speak openly. And, with a wink and a smile, she adds: \u201cLadies love to share things.\u201d Not Always a Bed of Roses Despite her passion for her work, Sujata also points to several challenges that she and her female colleagues face in the workplace. One of these is being left out of decision-making processes, even when decisions directly affect their work, schedules or areas of expertise. According to Sujata, one of the main challenges for women working in Nepal’s development sector is that they are not always treated with the same level of importance and respect as their male colleagues. \u201cEvery NGO has a policy of gender equality,\u201d she says, before making a grimace and adding, \u201cBut in behaviour, women do not feel <\/p>\n

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