Study Reveals Continued Use of Children in Elections Despite Efforts to Prevent It
Summary
A study reveals that despite efforts, children were still used in various activities during Nepal's recent House of Representatives elections, with incidents recorded before and after the election period.
Key Points
- A study by Children, Peace Zone National Campaign Nepal (Cizap) recorded 286 incidents of child misuse before and 19 after the recent House of Representatives elections.
- Children were used in activities such as carrying political party flags, slogans, promotional events, and wearing party symbols during elections.
- Stakeholders called for stricter legal and policy measures to prevent child misuse in future elections.
- Approximately 9,450 of the 10,967 polling stations were located in schools, contributing to structural challenges during the election process.
