Lifestyle of Dalit women of Jhalari Pipaladi municipality-10 in Kanchanpur district have undergone a change, as they are becoming more aware of their rights.The women, who were earlier confined to their household chores, have started coming out in public seeking their identity and rights, thanks to various programmes being run…

In Saptari where poverty casts an eternal shadow on the Dalit community, the children are more often than not, unable to attend school. Eleven-year old Sangita Sada, a Dalit girl, is now able to study in ‘Girl Classes’ being run at Haripur VDC.It has come to light that as many…

DOLPA: A Dalit settlement comprising 40 households in Tripurakot VDC-1 of Dolpa district is at high risk of landslide due to the soil erosion.According to local Tul Bahadur Sarki, the Chalkhad River has been sweeping away more than 10 metres of land in the settlement every year, putting the entire settlement…

GENEVA-The Human Rights Council concluded its general debate on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, follow-up to and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. The general debate started on 26 September and a summary of the statements can be found here.

Jun 4, 2016- Only 45 cases related to caste-based discrimination and untouchability have been registered in courts in the last four years, according to a report by two rights organisations.Caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability (Crime and Punishment) Act came into effect in 2011.Stakeholders have expressed concern over the relatively fewer number…