Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action – NEW REPORT

By Amnesty International

Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination, said Amnesty International in its new report published today. The report, “No One Cares”: Descent-Based Discrimination against Dalits – documents the experience of systemic caste-based discrimination in Nepal and the challenges they face in accessing justice as […] The post Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action – NEW REPORT appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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