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Apr 2025
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Episode Four: Meet Bhagavati

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Episode four features Bhagavati Adhikari, a prominent advocate for land and housing rights in Nepal, known for her unwavering commitment to equality for women and girls. As the Executive Director of Nepal Mahila Ekata Samaj (NMES), she spearheads initiatives  aimed at securing land and shelter rights for women in landless and informal settlements.

CREDITS:

  • Producer: Aceel Kibbi
  • Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez
  • Music: Pedro Segundo
  • Executive Producers: Bellamy Young, Monica Rowe, Mary Kate Wilson, Locsi Ferrá, Yvonne Bennett
  • Creative Team led by: Simon Duncan-Watt with Praise Perry, Jeffrey Tindi
  • Video Trailer: Kate Adelung, Brooks Lee
  • Public Relations: Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

 

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