Untouchability

NHRC has urged the government to carry out thorough investigations of all caste-based discrimination.

FEDO has demanded the government establish a dedicated bench to deal with the cases of untouchability discriminations each court.

Karnali Province Chief Tilak Pariyar has said caste-based/racial discrimination is a social and moral crime and an assault on human dignity.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has urged all Nepali to stand against discrimination and caste-based violence.

Chairperson of the NA Timilsina has emphasised awareness and effective implementation of acts and laws to end racial discrimination and untouchability

Gandaki Province Governor Sita Kumari Poudel has said that role of women representing Dalit communities is crucial for developing an equitable society.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said caste-based discrimination and the practice of untouchability is unacceptable for a civilised society.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to ensure Dalit’s rights to justice and equality

Chief of Gandaki Province Sita Kumari Poudel has said that humanitarian principles and behavioural changes were needed to end untouchability and discrimination in society.

The government is marking Jestha 21 as the Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability Elimination Day after Nepal was declared an untouchability-free nation in 2006.