Acting together to end gender-based violence

Crimes against women and girls have increased in Nepal, with 21,568 cases reported between July 2021 to July 2022.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a violation of human rights worldwide. In Nepal, GBV affects more than one in four women and girls . It is one of the most extreme forms of gender inequality, and it severely undermines Nepal’s ability to achieve sustainable development for all.