Joint UPR Nepal 2025 submission report

A Joint Submission by Dalit CSOs Consortium to the United Nations - Universal Periodic Review 51st Session (Fourth Cycle) of the UPR Working Group of the Human Rights Council (HRC) Concerning Caste-based Discrimination and Violence against Dalits in Nepal Submitted by: Dalit CSOs Consortium for UPR Nepal (DCC-UN) This consortium comprises over 30 Dalit-led organizations dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of the Dalit community. Operating across various sectors and regions of the country, the member organizations bring a diverse range of experiences and expertise to their collective efforts. In collaboration with: International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN)

A study Report On Dalit Women Specific Recommendations Received from the UPR, CEDAW and CERD, and their Implementation Status

UPR India 4th Cycle 2022

Joint submission by IDSN, DSN Finland, DSN Norway, ARISA and IMADR.

Joint Stakeholder Submission of Non-governmental Organization on Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nepal

For the preparation of the report, consultations and discussions have been held with more than 223 Dalit civil society organizations and other human rights organizations in Nepal. The report has been prepared consulting with various stakeholders, concerned members, experts/specialists at state government and Prime Minister's office, concerned ministries, parliamentary committees, honorable members of parliament, Dalit commission, women commission among others, Dalit people's organizations, civil society, human rights activists and Dalit civil society's heads and representatives and journalists.

IDSN takes part in a National Stakeholder Consultation on the UN UPR in Nepal

In February, the IDSN Membership Coordinator took part in the National Stakeholder Consultation on the UN UPR in Nepal, organised by IDSN members the Dalit NGO Federation, Feminist Dalit Organization & Jagaran Media Centre together with IDSN Affiliate the Dalit Welfare Organisation and over thirty other Dalit NGOs in Nepal. The Consultation highlighted the need to act to end caste discrimination and promote caste gender justice. Over 70 participants from CSOs, media, academia, and Government took part in the consultation.

UN anti-racism committee issues strong recommendations on fighting caste discrimination in Nepal – International Dalit Solidarity Network

The Concluding Observations of the May 2018 review of Nepal, by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), includes dozens of remarks relating to caste-based discrimination and several strongly worded recommendations on fighting it. Read the full IDSN analysis

Nepal – UN Members deeply concerned about caste discrimination and untouchability (IDSN news)

Key recommendations for the UPR of Nepal, 4 November 2015

Human Rights Situation of the Dalit Community in Nepal, Dalit Civil Society Organisations Coalition and IDSN Joint UPR Submission Nepal November 2015

NEPAL: The Caste-Related UPR Commitments Must Be Made Reality (AHRC/Jagaran Media Center, 2011, Statement)

Draft Report of the Working Group on the UPR – Nepal (HRC, 2010, Publication)

The Report of the NHRI of Nepal on the UPR Processes (NHRI, 2010, Publication)

Advance Questions to Nepal (UPR, 2011, Publication)

Nepal NGO Coalition Submission to the UPR of Nepal (NNC, 2010, Publication)

Universal Periodic Review – Nepal 2011 (UPR, 2011, Statement)

Nepal UPR 2011 – Key recommendations (IDSN and DRC Follow-Up Committee – 2011 – Recommendation)