Insights
2024
Gender-Based Violence in Nepal
Nepal has made significant progress in establishing legal frameworks for gender equity, with the Constitution guaranteeing equal rights, non-discrimination, women’s rights, and protection from violence. However, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), remains a major concern, affecting one among four women and girls. The violence often under reported, with only 28% of women ever experiencing sexual and physical violence seeking help. Women facing additional discrimination due to disability, caste, or ethnicity are particularly vulnerable. Alarmingly, Nepal Police reported 21,568 cases of Gender-Based Violence from July/Aug 2021 to June/July 2022.
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