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One of the first forms of discrimination against women in Nepal began with the practice of Sati, which was eradicated by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher.However, remaining issues faced by women include gender based violence, child marriage, trafficking of women, transitional justice, unequal representation, and participation of women in decision making.
The 2002 bill included also other provisions on women's rights, in particular granting a woman the right to divorce under certain conditions, a legalization of abortion, and increased punishments for rapists. [12] The Interim Constitution 2063 of Nepal has some provisions to uplift the status of women.
Gender discrimination is the stark and shameful reality of a country facing Nepal, a country that marches on the path of progress and aims to achieve modernity. Violence against women is pervasive and to this day, remains marked by acute poverty, inequality and marginalization, especially in the case of single women.
Statistics from Violence Against Women, [1] highlights these inequalities: 77 percent of the episodes of violence against women are reported from within the family. 22 percent of women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical violence at least once since the age 15. 43 percent of women have experienced sexual harassment at workplace.
Nepal has a high incidence of adolescent pregnancy: 40 percent of married girls ages 15–19 have already given birth to at least one child. [44] The World Bank found that half of women ages 15–49 use contraceptives. [43] Many young women in Nepal lack decision-making power in regards to their sexuality, contraceptive use, and family size. [45]
Meena is a pan-South Asian children's animated television series created by UNICEF.It has been broadcast in English, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu, Odia and Dari languages and first aired on television in 1993 on Bangladesh Television.
'Mothers' Group') is a Nepalese voluntary group formed to raise awareness about gender equality, issues affecting women and social issues. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was started in Western Nepal by the Gurung people because Gurung men would leave Nepal to join the British Army ( Brigade of Gurkhas ), and lately the Indian Army ( Gorkha regiments ). [ 3 ]
Violence against women in Nepal (1 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Women's rights in Nepal" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.