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A workshop was successfully held in Biratnagar, jointly organized by the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Government of Nepal; the National Child Rights Council; the Forum for Rural Women Ardency Development (FORWARD); and Just Rights for Children. Organized under the “Child Marriage-Free Nepal Campaign” with the theme “Investing in Children: The Beginning of a Secure Future,” the workshop featured an in-depth discussion on implementing laws, policies, and strategies related to child marriage.

# Investing in Children: The Beginning of a Secure Future — Workshop Held in Koshi under the Child Marriage-Free Nepal Campaign

Program Chairperson Bhagbati Chaudhary stated that the campaign’s objectives cannot be achieved unless policies and laws designed to ensure children’s rights are effectively implemented. “Ending child marriage cannot be achieved through declarations alone. Laws, policies, and strategies formulated at the local level must be put into practice. Investing in children means investing in the nation’s future; therefore, commitment at every level is essential,” Chaudhary said. She emphasized that community-level awareness, legal enforcement, and institutional collaboration should be prioritized to make the Child Marriage-Free Nepal Campaign effective. Executive Director Drabya Raj Chaudhary stated that FORWARD has worked in the field of women’s and children’s empowerment for many years and will continue these efforts in the future. National Child Rights Council Provincial Coordination Officer Suman Adhikari said the workshop, which began on Baisakh 10 and concludes on Baisakh 11, is expected to further strengthen local governments’ commitment to protecting children’s rights and ending child marriage in Koshi Province.