Prince Harry makes rare speech in Nepal on women's rights

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Prince Harry shared the stage with President Bhandari, Nepal's first female leader. Photo: © Getty Images
"We need to acknowledge that so many countries and cultures are failing to protect the opportunities of young women and girls in the way they do for boys," said Harry. Photo: © Getty Images
He added: "When girls finish their schooling, they gain skills, knowledge and confidence – in short; they are empowered to improve their lives and the lives of everyone around them." Photo: © Getty Images
Prince Harry was championing women's rights at the Nepal Girl Summit. Photo: © Getty Images
Harry was reunited with an old Gurkha fighter, Major Bishnukumar Pun, he first met 26 years ago. Photo: © Rex
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