Migration Virtual Hub - Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia bordered to the north by the People’s Republic of China and to the south, east and west by India. The population estimated at 29,890,686 is comprised of many different ethnic groups. The official language is Nepali, however a wide variety of other languages are spoken throughout the country. The majority of the population are Hindu (80.6 percent), while 10.7 percent are Buddhist, 4.2 percent Muslim and 3.6 percent Kirant. The country endured 10 years of civil war between 1996 and 2006, which was followed by a peace accord and general election in 2008. The leaders of the main political parties have committed to finalizing the peace process and drafting a new Constitution, however political deadlock has stalled progress.
Country Context
Key Gender and Human Rights Issues
Key Stakeholders
Ratification Records and Compliance with CEDAW
- Discrimination
- Policy Measures
- Trafficking and Forced Labour
- Prosecution
- Protection
- Prevention
- Employment
- Recruitment Agencies
- Regional and Bilateral Agreements
- Equality before the Law
Analysis and Conclusions
Recommendations
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