Over three-quarters of Nepal's children face violent discipline, conference told as South Asia pushes child protection action
Summary
Over three-quarters of Nepalese children experience violent discipline, with significant rates of child marriage and child labour, as highlighted at a South Asia Ministerial Conference in Colombo pushing for stronger child protection actions.
Key Points
- Nearly 78.7% of children in Nepal face violent discipline at home according to the Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2024-2025.
- Over 27% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18, and 12% of children are engaged in child labour.
- Nepal is progressing with legislative reforms, juvenile courts, child helpline services, and a National Plan of Action for Children for 2026.
- The South Asia Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children emphasized regional responsibility and the need for stronger implementation to protect children in South Asia.
