Guardian columnist examines family planning in Nepal

Jul 11 2012

In a Guardian opinion piece, part of the series "The politics of family planning," columnist Zoe Williams examines family planning Nepal. Noting her trip to the country with Save the Children, Williams discusses a number of barriers to family planning for Nepalese women -- including the practice of child marriage, stigma surrounding menstruation, and cultural beliefs about contraception -- and writes, "In Nepal, opportunities for women are not all they should be, and child pregnancy is a big issue." However, she adds, "Nepalese women are far from subservient, and are learning to take control of their lives" (7/6). The column is accompanied by a photo slideshow (Lee, 7/6).