On the occasion of World Food Day (October 16) and in the frame of the closure of the 6th International Action , the World March of Women NCB Nepal organized a grand rally and program in Kuntabeshi, Mandan Deupur Municipality, Kavrepalanchok District. 

Reaffirming the commitment of rural women and the World March of Women Nepal to promoting sustainable agriculture, food rights, and gender equality in the struggle for a just food system; in relation with the action areas of feminist economy based on sustainability of life and food sovereignty.

A total of 191 rural women farmers, along with representatives from the local government and women from agricultural cooperatives, participated in the event.  The program featured remarks from several distinguished speakers, including former Minister of Agriculture Shanta Manawi, Karnali Province Member of Parliament Kalyani Khadka, Prema Adhikari, Secretary of the All Nepal Peasants’ Federation (ANPFa) and Substitute ICC member of La via Campesina, Pramesh Pokharel.

They highlighted the significance of celebrating World Food Day, the importance of food sovereignty, the current condition of Nepali farmers, and the impacts of the climate crisis on food systems.  Women farmers also spoke about the vital role women play in ensuring food and nutrition security and in managing household and community food systems. The event concluded with a colorful rally in the Kuntabeshi area, where participants marched with various slogans and placards advocating for food sovereignty, farmers’ rights, and climate justice.