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Mention the constitutional provision made to promote women’s rights in Nepal.

Mention the constitutional provision made to promote women's rights in Nepal.


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Constitutional provision for the promotion of Women's Right's in Nepal : 

  • There is a provision of separate constitutional body i.e National Women Commission in the constitution of Nepal - 2072 to work for the rights, freedom and welfare of the women. 
  • Citizenship certificate can be obtained in the name of mother. 
  • Women are involved in all the state affairs based on the principle of proportional and inclusive participation. 
  • Equal rights on parental property
  • More issues related to women rights are included in the fundamental rights like right to equality, right to social justice, women's right, right to social security, etc. 
  • Every political party should ensure at least 33% women's participation during the nomination of the candidate in the election. 
  • No women can be indiscriminate on the ground of gender
  • There is provision of reservation of seat for women in civil service
  • there is provision of social security allowance for economically poor, disabled and widow women. 

 

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