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Nepal
Binita Shrestha is a feminist practitioner and international development specialist based in Kathmandu, Nepal, with over 20 years of experience in violence against women and girls (VAWG) prevention, social and behaviour change (SBC), social norms, and translating evidence into practice across Asia and the Middle East.
She has led the design and implementation of complex SBC and violence-prevention programmes across diverse settings. Over the past decade, she has focused extensively on strengthening evidence-informed violence prevention efforts. Through technical accompaniment, mentoring, and capacity strengthening support, she works with practitioners and organisations to enhance programme quality and align interventions with global evidence and best practice. Binita has also authored curricula and manuals on intimate partner violence prevention, women’s empowerment, and child protection.
Outside work, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and exploring different cuisines.