Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Nepal |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
| Form of Violence | Domestic violence/Intimate partner violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence |
Brief Description
The Gender Equality Act of 2006 amended or repealed a number of civil and criminal laws on a number of topics including, rape and sexual harassment.
Full Text
Source of Information
Response of the Government of Nepal to the questionnaire on violence against women
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