Pre, during, and after the federal election, Purple Foundation organized a series of discussion programs on national and regional televisions and radios in all seven provinces of Nepal. The main objective of these discussion programs was to provide a platform for public discourse and debate on opportunities and challenges of political inclusion of women and gender and sexual minorities, particularly during the elections. Television and radio talk shows allow for a more dynamic exchange of ideas, serve to inform the public about political issues and provide a space for informed discussion and debate on gendered violence, consequences, and possible solutions.
National Television
Inclusive Democracy and Gender-based Violence in Politics, a television talk show
December 1, 2022.
Panelist: Dr. Binda Pandey, CPN UML
Chanda Chaudhary, Nepali Congress
Bishnu Sapkota, Political Analyst
Presenter: Bijay Paudel, a senior journalist
Television: News24
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyt6RCLE0iQ&list=PLe4tVQoTSSrB8bVpOz8sca3iLNik2pv8I
Gender-Based Violence in Political Parties- Need to discuss for real change
Sangarsha- a television talk show
October 31, 2022
Panelist: Sirjana Kafle, Executive Director of Purple Foundation
JB Bishokarma, Writer/ Activist
Sucheta Pyakurel, Political Science/ Gender Expert
Presenter: Arati Chataut, a senior journalist
Television: Nepal Television
Chakravyuha, a television talk-show
November 4, 2022.
Panelist: Nanimaya Thapa, BOD, Purple Foundation
Asmita Badi, Poet/ Writer
Saili Chaudhary, LGBTQ+ activist
Presenter: Himal Basnet
Television: TV Today
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuZS2BEv8Vw&list=PLzLusSDPIZcC5UrQw6Zxb47JebCRvpAOW&index=30
Provincial Television
Province-1
Gender-Based Violence in Nepali Politics: Problems and Solutions, a television talk show
November 17, 2022
Panelist: Sanju Kumari Shah, Politician, Unified Socialist
Som Raj Thapa, Provincial Coordinator, INSEC
Indira Prasai, Politician, Rastriya Pratantra Party
Presenter: Dharmaraj Dhakal
Television: Himshikar Television
Province-2
Online Gendered Violence in Madhesh Province: Appan Sarokar, a television talk show in Maithili language
December 13, 2022
Panelist: Bibha Thakur, Politician, Tamalopa
Pradip Yadav, LGBTIQ Activist
Rekha Jha, Advocate/Lawyer
Presenter: Puran Rauniyar
Television: Appan TV
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdCCAa4F7Q&list=PLmgq_2tmsGk_nfRVaEPZEdhbRlXKu8eQZ&index=37
Province-5
Samay Sandarbha- a television talk show in Lumbini province
November 17. 2022
Panelist: Dipa Bishwokarma, Secretary, Maoist Center, Regional Committee
Indira Acharya, Right Activist/ Lawyer
Prajapal Giri, Secretary, Nepali Congress, Regional Committee
Presenter: Abhishek
Television: Lumbini TV
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZ26zzk5s8&list=UULF6O3B83mBWztmI3Fr92ppiA&index=31
Province-7
a. Election Debate- A radio talk show dated November 17, 2022
Panelist: Lila Bhandari, Former State Minister
Dirpa Sunar, Nepali Congress
Unnati Chaudhary, Journalist/ Writer
Presenter: Dirgha Raj Upadhyaya
Radio: Paschim Today
Link: https://www.facebook.com/paschimtodayofficial/videos/887198299358810
b. Because of being a women, many social and political activities are being interfered with
December 2, 2022
Panelist: Sushila Bhatta, Nepali Congress
Chun Kumari Chaudhary, Unified Socialist
Presenter: Bina Shahi