Crown Prince Haakon Checks Out Nepal’s Developments
The Crown Prince of Norway was recently in Nepal this week, where he came as a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Development Program. Along with UNDP administrator Helen Clark, Haakon was in the Himalayan country to check out its HIV/AIDS programs, how Nepal is treating sexual minorities, as well as other issues.
On Monday, His Royal Highness visited the Cruise AIDS, a Nepalese organization connected to the Blue Diamond Society. It focuses on fighting for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights. Upon his arrival, Crown Prince Haakon was welcomed by a group of transgenders who put on a performance for him and Helen Clark.
While at Cruise AIDS, Haakon learned about how the NGO spreads AIDS awareness and met with Sunil Babu Pant, one of Nepal’s first openly gay politicians.
The next day, the Crown Prince and Ms. Clark met with representatives of the Centre for Constitutional Dialogue, which aims to promote indigenous rights in the country. The two also went to Nepalgunj to open a market for small businesses. Those participating in the market were trained by UNDP’s vocational programs, and many of them are women.
Also on Tuesday, Haakon and Clark went to the village of Kamdi where they opened a health clinic for mothers and children. Although Nepal has lowered its infant mortality rate in recent years, it is still quite high. However, both Haakon and Clark said they were impressed by the achievements Nepal has made with expectant mothers and young children.
Source: Kongehuset
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