Category Archives: Reports
Protecting religious freedom for a new Nepal
The Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal, created by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and elected in April 2008, took the fundamental decision to abolish the Hindu monarchy and declare Nepal a secular republic. The CA is currently in the process … Continue reading
Caste-based discrimination in South Asia
The study was commissioned to the International Dalit Solidarity Network by the European Commission in advance of its workshop on Indigenous peoples, minorities and Dalits in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 15-17 June 2009. Caste discrimination is one of the most serious human rights … Continue reading
UN report: Discrimination based on work and descent
The present final report on the question of discrimination based on work and descent has been prepared pursuant to the resolution 2006/14 in which the Sub-Commission endorsed the Special Rapporteurs’ proposals to organize two regional workshops, one in Asia and one in Africa, … Continue reading
CERD: periodic reports on Nepal
State report to CERD for 16th review