Nepal, June 18 -- Working closely with conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) survivors in Nepal has been one of the most difficult and eye-opening experiences of my life. It has been a reminder of the unfinished journey towards justice, even after more than two decades since the end of the 10-year-long armed conflict.

The conflict officially ended with the Comprehensive Peace Accord in 2006, bringing hope for peace, accountability and healing. Yet, for many survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, that promise remains untouched and unfinished. Their experiences continue to sit at the margins of the national dialogue and are usually unaddressed when we speak about conflict-affected communities in Nepal. Even after all these years,...