Gender-based violence in Nepal

Gender violence is the most generalized forms of exclusion in Nepali society. Violence against women includes physical, sexual, and psychological violence that occurs within the family and the community. Nepal has traditional society and culture which dishonors woman’s voice and encourages family pride. The Nepali

societal culture is an introvert one, which shows aversion to change and displays a keen instinct for retention and preservation of ideas and traditions.

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 http://www.ccd.org.np/resources/SIRF_Abstract_Book.pdf

http://asiafoundation.org/in-asia/2013/03/27/gender-based-violence-still-presents-greatest-need-in-nepal/