Activists Rally in Kathmandu on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Summary
Activists gathered at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu to mark the 61st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, calling for an end to caste-based discrimination and untouchability.
Key Points
- A program was held at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu for the 61st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
- Dalit rights activists, human rights defenders, and civil society members participated in the event.
- Khagendra Sunar, an MP from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, emphasized fighting caste discrimination beyond political power.
- Khagendra Sunar committed to raising his voice against caste discrimination regardless of being in government.
