GEFONT-affiliated, the Whole Industry Trade Union Nepal (WHIN)- Madhesh Province Committee held its 21st meeting on 8 August 2025, and prepared a one-year work plan.

The meeting, chaired by Province President Ramtapasi Sah, also divided work among the province committee members. The meeting was attended by WHIN President Ananda Thami and other leaders.

On the same day, the meeting of the Madhesh Province Women’s Committee of GEFONT, chaired by Sarita Nepal, was held. With the presence of Madhesh Province President Kamalesh Jha and Province Women In-charge Geeta Bhandari, the meeting decided to celebrate Haritalika Teej on 16 August 2025.

On the occasion of Haritalika Teej 2082, the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) National Women’s Committee organized a greetings exchange and felicitation program on 18 August 2025.

Speaking at the event, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha stated that GEFONT has always celebrated Teej, focusing on the class-based movement. He expressed best wishes on the occasion of Teej, adding that if everyone continues engaging in the movement from their own roles, success can be achieved.

During the program, Honourable Bindu Shrestha, member of the GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council and Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land and Administration of Bagmati Province, was honoured by the GEFONT National Women’s Committee.

Accepting the felicitation, Minister Shrestha stated that cooperation from the trade union movement is indispensable in making the industry and commerce sector labour-friendly. She highlighted the need for GEFONT’s support and expressed her commitment that, as a GEFONT cadre, she would never engage in any activity that would tarnish the organization’s reputation.

Chairing the program, GEFONT National Women’s Committee Chairperson Sita Lama urged everyone to break social malpractices and bad customs, mobilize working women into the organization, and contribute to building an egalitarian society.

The program was conducted by National Women’s Committee Secretary Vijaya Khadka, while Vice-Chairperson Kamala Tamang delivered the welcome remarks.

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The Women’s Committee of the Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) organized a seminar on the impact of climate change, just transition, and gender issues in Kathmandu on August 24, 2025.

As the chief guest, JTUCC President Jagat Simkhada highlighted that JTUCC has been continuously lobbying on the impact of climate change in policymaking, particularly concerning women workers.

GEFONT Vice President and JTUCC Women’s Committee Coordinator Sita Lama shed light on the relevance of the program while also extending best wishes on the occasion of Teej 2025.

Senior journalist and resource person Saru Dhakal provided training on the impact of climate change, just transition, and gender issues.