A professional platform for women judges and justice-sector development
Who We Are
Women Judges Foundation is a Nepal-based, non-profit-distributing organization established to support judicial independence, strengthen the justice system, promote the leadership of women judges and encourage meaningful participation of women throughout the judiciary and related legal institutions.
The Foundation was incorporated on 29 November 2024 under the Companies Act, 2063 and is registered with the Office of the Company Registrar under registration number 356280/81/82. Its registered office is located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ward No. 30.
Why the Foundation Exists
Women judges bring experience, perspective and leadership that strengthen the administration of justice. The Foundation was created to provide an institutional space where serving and retired women judges can exchange knowledge, build professional capacity, support one another and contribute to the wider development of Nepal’s justice system.
It also seeks to connect judges with courts, government bodies, professional associations, academic institutions, civil society organizations and international judicial networks.
How We Work
The Foundation works through research, training, seminars, conferences, professional exchange, publications, policy dialogue, partnerships and public engagement. Its activities are designed to strengthen professional excellence, promote institutional cooperation and increase the meaningful participation of women in judicial leadership.