KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The two-day First Women Police Conference concluded on Friday, issuing the Kathmandu Declaration.
Speaking at the closing session, Home Secretary Gokarnamani Duwadi said that the event marked a new historic chapter in Nepal Police’s journey toward gender inclusion and empowerment.
The conference brought together active and retired women police officers, as well as individuals committed to women’s empowerment and gender equality. "It served as a unified platform to discuss relevant issues, share experiences, and explore leadership and future opportunities for women police," the Secretary said.
He added that the event provided valuable feedback to Nepal Police in formulating strategies for institutional reform with a focus on gender sensitivity and inclusion. He described the Declaration as a significant outcome and urged concerned bodies to ensure its effective implementation.
Inspector General of Nepal Police, Deepak Thapa, praised the role of women police officers in maintaining peace, investigating and combating crimes, and managing traffic. He urged them to continue delivering with high morale and to remain responsive to citizens’ needs.
He expressed hope that the conference would be a milestone in making police services more inclusive, professional, and citizen-friendly.
The event aimed to mainstream gender equality and justice within the police institution.
On the concluding day, awards were presented to women police officers for outstanding performance in their roles, along with recognitions for individuals and organizations that contributed to the successful organization of the event.