Zonta Club Kathmandu honours inspiring women on Yellow Rose Day

KATHMANDU: Zonta Club Kathmandu commemorated International Women's Day as Yellow Rose Day, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women. This flagship event of the Club recognised outstanding women who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspiring young girls and women to pursue their dreams.

Bina Rana, President of Zonta Club Kathmandu, remarked, "Yellow Rose Day is a celebration of resilience, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of gender equity. In line with this year’s International Women's Day campaign theme, #AccelerateAction, today we honour extraordinary women in Nepal who have broken barriers, challenged norms, and inspired change in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Their contributions remind us that progress is achievable, and by recognising and uplifting them, we motivate others to accelerate their actions."

The Unsung Heroes Award was conferred upon Bivisha Mathema Shrestha, Binita Adhikari, Sunita Chidimar, and Arika Gurung. 

Shyam Badan Shrestha was acknowledged as Princess Helen Shah Inspirational Woman of the Year, while Palesha Goverdhan received Amar Rana Game Changer Award. 

Scholarships were awarded to Ankita Bhattarai (Indrakala Scholarship for Women in Aerospace 2025), Oshika Shrestha (Jyoti Scholarship for Women in Business 2025), Anupa Baral (Jyoti Scholarship for Women in STEM), and Smriti Kunwar (Indrakala Scholarship for Young Women in Public Affairs).

The Leadership in Media Award honoured Babita Basnet for her contributions to gender and social inclusion, Sonila Awale for her work on climate change, and Charu Chadha for her impact on business and finance journalism.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,' underscored the importance of collective action to secure equal rights, power, and opportunities for all women and girls. It further highlighted the necessity of empowering youth—especially young women and adolescent girls—as pivotal agents of a future where no one is left behind.

Through these honours, Zonta Club Kathmandu reaffirmed its dedication to creating a better world for women and girls.