Chandani Hamal, KATHMANDU: Various constitutional bodies formed to protect and promote the rights of women and other marginalized groups in the country have been facing difficulties carrying out their mandated work due to budget crunch and shortage of personnel, officials said.The new constitution elevated the National Women's Commission to a…

Kalawati Bhand’s journey from a young Dalit rights activist to an elected leader in Dadeldhura district is quite inspiring for many women of her marginalized Badi community, which is still struggling for social justice in Nepal.One of Nepal’s most marginalized Dalit sub-caste groups, the Badi have a history of exploitation,…

Kathmandu, November 10Dalit rights activists have demanded that the draft of Federal Civil Services Bill should ensure reservation percentage for Dalits in proportion to their population.The bill proposes that out of total reserved seats under general quota, 12 per cent will go to Dalits and out of total reserved seats…

Kathmandu, December 26A writ petition was filed today at the Supreme Court, demanding proportional representation of Madhesi Dalits in provincial assemblies and the Parliament.The petition filed by Dalit rights activists has named the government, the Election Commission, the Parliament and all five national political parties — CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist…

Kathmandu, December 22National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Anup Raj Sharma said Dalits could not be empowered economically, socially and culturally until their political rights were protected.  Speaking at a programme organised by Dalit Social Service Association, Sharma stressed on promoting political and economic rights of Dalits.“All Dalit leaders representing various political…