Caste-based discrimination in Nepal - International Dalit Solidarity ...

Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Origin and Development of Caste-based Discrimination 2
1.2 Definition, Identification and Recognition of Dalit 2
1.3 Diverseity among Dalit Population 4
2. Policies and Provisions 6
2.1 Constitutional Provisions 6
2.2 Legislation and Policies 7
2.3 Human Rights 9
3. Nature of Caste-based Untouchability and Discrimination 11
3.1 Religious and Socio-cultural Sites 11
3.2 Public Drinking Water Source and Health Services 12
3.3 Economic Activities and Public Property 12
3.4 Discrimination at Settlement/Community Sites 13
4. Policy and Institutional Initiatives by National
and International Actors 13
4.1 Initiatives of the State 14
4.2 Nepal Excluded, Oppressed and Dalit Class
Development Committee 14
4.3 National Dalit Commission 14
4.4 Initiatives of International Donors 15
4.5 Initiatives of Civil Society Organizations 15
4.6 Initiatives of Dalits’ Organizations 15
5. Economic and Social Status of Dalits vis-à-vis Other Castes 16
5.1 Socio-Economic Conditions and
Discrimination against the Dalits 16
5.2 Economic Discrimination against Dalits 22
5.3 Labour Market Discrimination 22
6. Discrimination in Political Sphere 23
6.1 Participation of Dalits in the Political Process 23
6.2 Caste and Ethnic Composition in the Political Parties 24
6.3 Rights and Local Governance 28