New study finds strong link between early marriage and domestic violence
Summary
A new study by WOREC reveals a strong link between early marriage and domestic violence in Nepal, highlighting significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence across provinces.
Key Points
- WOREC's 2024-25 data shows 1,279 incidents of violence against women with Karnali province having the highest cases.
- 72% of violence against women are domestic violence, with 85.2% of affected women married before age 20.
- Koshi province recorded 36.2% of all rape cases, mostly committed by known individuals to the victims.
- Weak enforcement, patriarchal attitudes, and lack of unified data hinder effective responses to violence against women.
