Despite these formal legal protections, in many areas, Dalits are either unaware of their legal rights or don't have the resources to seek redress, thus discriminatory treatment continues. In India, ...

Nepal, June 5 -- Although there are policy arrangements to end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, stakeholders have pointed out a lack of genuine commitment. Recognizing the contribution ...

Caste-based discrimination emerged as another major area of concern in the review. Countries such as Italy, Finland and Kiribati urged Nepal to intensify efforts to eliminate caste-based ...