Seminar on the Human Rights of Dalit Women in Nepal

The Dalit Solidarity Network UK and Minority Rights Group International

Tuesday 28th November 2006, 3 - 5pm

UK House of Commons, Committee Room 15

Welcome by Chair: Jeremy Corbyn MP

Introduction to Seminar: Gina Borbas - Presentation of Dalit women’s resolution from the International Conference on the Human Rights of Dalit Women 20 and 21 November 2006, The Hague

Short film: Dalit women’s lives in Nepal: the Badi women of Rajapur; Bonded labour and slavery - The Lot of the Haliyar.
Presented by: Anita Pariyar
Witness statement: Manju Badi, SAFE - Life as a Dalit woman

Presentation: Nibha Singh, JJA Bara - Realities for Dalit women in the Terai

Presentation: Durga Sob FEDO - Fighting for human rights and participation in the democracy of the new Nepal

Discussion: The Way Forward Together: Realising Dalit Women’s Rights in Nepal.

Source: Minority Rights Group International

In Depth Report on this Seminar:

NEPALESE DALIT WOMEN SPEAK OF VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AT HOUSE OF COMMONS MEETING 28TH NOVEMBER 2006