Hundreds of women took out a rally on Saturday calling for immediate ceasefire and initiation of peace talks.

The rally coordinated by Shantimalika, started from Basantapur Durbar Square and went around to Byaphal, Indra Chwok, New Road and concluded at Durbar Square.

Participants of the rally also asked for equal participation of women in the policy making level.

Women from over two dozens organization took part in the rally.

The international community including the European Union, the United Kingdom and the USA has also been urging the government and the Maoist rebels to declare ceasefire and initiate peace talks.