Birth registration denial robs Nepali children of their future
Summary
Many Nepali children are denied birth registration due to bureaucratic hurdles, depriving them of education and citizenship, which severely impacts their future opportunities.
Key Points
- Rabindra, a talented student, was denied school admission because he lacked a birth registration certificate.
- Thousands of Nepali children born to undocumented parents face denial of birth registration and citizenship.
- Nepal's constitution and international laws guarantee every child the right to birth registration and identity.
- Bureaucratic indifference and strict adherence to the letter of the law prevent many children from gaining legal documentation.
