350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows
Summary
A study reports 350 violations of child rights during and after Nepal's 2026 House of Representatives elections, including use of children in political campaigns and incidents affecting child safety.
Key Points
- A total of 350 cases of child rights violations were reported during and after the 2026 HoR elections in Nepal.
- Children were used in election campaigns through activities like carrying flags, chanting slogans, and appearing in digital content.
- Security forces were found entering schools with arms and election-related activities occurred near school areas, violating child-friendly policies.
- The study urges political parties, the Election Commission, and communities to protect child rights and keep schools politically neutral during elections.
