
Eradicating Caste-Based Untouchability in Nepal
Caste-based untouchability (CBU) in Nepal represents a profound and deeply rooted human rights violation, fundamentally based on birth and affecting the Dalit community across the nation. Despite explicit legal prohibitions and constitutional guarantees against discrimination, this pervasive social evil persists, particularly in rural areas, acting as a significant barrier to social justice and equality. The persistent challenges in its eradication underscore a critical disconnect between progressive legal frameworks and their effective implementation, largely due to deeply ingrained social norms and systemic barriers to justice.