Nepal Context Mapping - Oxfam Nepal ENOUGH campaign
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Updated 22 Nov 2017
Historical timeline of political/social/policy change in Nepal to contextualize gender justice work
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Created byGopika
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Vital Registration Act 1976International Women's Day celebrated by GovernmentSati BannedSister Org of Political parties activatedOXFAM foundedNepal ratifies ESCR, ICCPR, CEDAWLocal Government Act 1995 (20% reservation for women)Trafficking victim returned back to NepalEnd of Absolute MonarchyArmed insurgency of 1996Formation of AATWINMaiti Nepal established to protect Nepal women & girls from crimesFormation of Women Security Pressure GroupMaina Sunuwar CaseMarital Rape outlawed, Abortion legalisedHealth Policy includes uterine prolapse treatment as a free serviceLGBTI rights legally recognisedNational Women's Commission formedWomen enrollment in army beginsOccupy BaluwatarMarani Devi Case (Witchcraft)Guidelines for eradication of Chhaupadi systemEnding Child Marriage StrategyUN Protocal against traffickingSuntali Dhami Rape caseLaw enacted to end practice of ChhaupadiPolygamy: revision of country codePeople's SAARC Against TraffickingWomen friendly ConstitutionInterim ConstitutionOne Billion Rising BeginsDomestic Violence (Crime & Punishment) ActRecognition of Unpaid Care WorkNational Policy related to ChildrenNepal signs on to Durban DeclarationSingle Women Protection FundAppointment of Gender Focal Point in MinistriesElection law guarantees 40% representation for women at local levelPeriods
Lobby against Sati PrathaWomen need written approval for passportUnderground women's rights movementFreedom of Expression/Opinions movementWE CAN campaignMigration of women to foreign countries16 Days of Activism markedDalit Rights movement growsMovement on 50% reservation for women in parliament
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