Nearly 80% of gender-based violence in Nepal linked to domestic abuse

The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2022, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “UNiTE! Activism To End Violence Against Women and Girls!

KATHMANDU: As Nepal actively participates in the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), shocking statistics have emerged, revealing the prevalence of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the country. Despite constitutional guarantees for a life free of violence, the fiscal year 2021/22 reported disturbingly high instances of GBV.