Press release
With the announcement of the lockdown of Thimphu Thromde by the government on 20 December, 2020, to break the chain of the transmission of the COVID-19, the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) would like to inform the general public that the Commission Office and other stake holder will remain closed until further directives from government.
In this regard, owing to the lockdown measures such as closure of the offices, institutions, and business entities, the families might experience increased stress. During such times, if you or someone you know is experiencing any form of gender based violence and child protection issues or require any help including counselling, kindly seek help and support which is available 24/7, through the following numbers:
Sl No |
Name |
Contact Number |
1 |
Women and Child Helpline (NCWC) |
1098/ 77112549/ 77112550/ 77161214/ 77161215/ 7112548 |
2 |
RENEW |
17126353 |
3 |
Nazhoen Lamtoen |
1257 |
4 |
RBP |
113 |
All Updates
- Training of Trainers on Early Identification and Safe Referral on Child Protection
- International Day of the Girl Child Day "Girl Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable".
- Caregiver and adolescence group for Bhutan Pilot Project
- Consultancy Services to Conduct Assessment of the Implementation Progress of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act 2013.
- Gender-Nationally Determined Contributions Project in Bhutan
- Workshop on standardizing Case Management Forms
- Stakeholder consultation meeting on National Plan of Action on Gender Equality
- Consultancy Services for Drafting of the NCWC bill
- Coordination meeting with RENEW
- Supply of the Creche Equipment and Accessories.
- Selection Results for the post of Chief Program Officer
- Consultancy Services for drafting of the NCWC Bill
- Launch of Bhutan Women Parliamentary Caucus
- Inauguration of Creche at NCWC
- Consultative Meeting to Review the Draft National Plan of Action on Gender (NPAG)