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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On the occasion of Teej, the GEFONT-affiliated National Beauticians’ Union, Nepal (NABUN), Bagmati Province Committee, organized a program on 17 August 2025.

In the program, Hon. Bindu Shrestha, Member of GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council and Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land, and Administration of Bagmati Province, extended Teej greetings. She highlighted that NABUN has been playing an important role in promoting professionalism in this self-employment-based sector and urged to further strengthen the organization.

NABUN Central Secretary Sujana Joshi also delivered a goodwill message, and Hon. Minister Bindu Shrestha was congratulated and honored in the event.

The program was chaired by NABUN Province President Karuna Puri, conducted by Secretary Sarita Siwakoti, and welcomed by Januki Shrestha.

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General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) affiliated, the UNITRAV organized a meeting of mountaineering workers at GEFONT Hall on 17 August 2025, and announced candidacies for the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) election to be held on 24 August 2025 from UNITRAV’s side.

The candidates are: Mingmar Sherpa, Sandesh Sherpa, Jenjen Lama, and Furtenzi Sherpa.

GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, emphasizing the need to play an effective role for dignified work, fair wages, social security, and development of skilled manpower addressing the concerns of mountaineering workers, expressed GEFONT’s continuous support and extended best wishes for their victory.

GEFONT Vice President Sita Lama, appreciating professional rights and the sentiments of climbers, extended best wishes to play an important role in the Mountaineering Association on behalf of the workers.

The gathering was held under the chairmanship of UNITRAV President Suman Parajuli and conducted by General Secretary Ram Bahdur Shreshta. At the same time, all four NMA candidates expressed their commitment to workers’ rights and concerns.
 

On the occasion of Haritalika Teej 2082, the GEFONT-affiliated National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN) Gandaki Province Committee and Pokhara Metropolitan Committee jointly organized a greetings exchange program on 17 August 2025.

The program, chaired by NABUN Province President Sushma Shah, was graced by GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council Coordinator Mina Gurung as the chief guest. Also present were NABUN Central Coordinator Pampha Pahari, GEFONT National Committee Member Suman Gurung, and GEFONT Gandaki Province President Rudra Bahadur Khatri, among others.

Similarly, on 18 August 2025, the NABUN Sudurpashchim Province Committee also organized a greetings exchange program on the occasion of Haritalika Teej.

The GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV Airport Area Committee organized a greetings exchange program on the occasion of Haritalika Teej on 17 August 2025.

At the program, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha extended best wishes for Teej, stating that Teej is not only a cultural festival but also an occasion for women to forget the burdens of year-round work and move forward with new energy.

GEFONT Vice President Sita Lama expressed her belief that the Teej festival inspires working women to demonstrate unity for achieving their rights. Deputy General Secretary Kamala Tamang, Secretary Bijaya Khadka, and other guests attended the program.

The GEFONT Madhesh Province Women’s Committee organized a Teej greetings exchange program on 16 August 2025 at the provincial office in Simara.

The program was held under the chief guestship of GEFONT Vice President and Madhesh Province Public Accounts Committee Chairperson, Manju Thapa Magar, with the presence of Province President Kamlesh Jha, CPN (UML) Province Secretariat Member Sundar BK, and other guests.