2021-02-13
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Various human rights groups, activists, students and civil society groups have been staging protests and demonstrations against rape and murder all across the country.
A group of students staged a similar protest against the growing number of rape case and injustice at Maitighar in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Rape and murder of a teenage girl, Bhagarathi Bhatta, in Baitadi has erupted a fresh outcry among youths and activists. Those involved in the rape and murder of Bhatta are still at large.
In recent years, Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in rape and murder cases.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Issues related to legal action and access to justice |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Students |
Actor 1 - Youth | youth |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
THE NEPAL PEACE MONITOR ANNUAL REVIEW: 2020
October 25, 2021
Human Trafficking / LGBT+ Rights / GBV / Political / Children’s Rights / Senior Citizens’ Rights / HRD Issues / Human Rights / Interpersonal Violence / Governance / Covid-19 / Civic-Space / PwD