Title: Case of Sunil Babu Panta: An Initiative to Recognize Third Gender in Nepal
Abstract: Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaim that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set out therein, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. So in this regard the third genders also have equal rights which is even incorporated in Article-13 of Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 where all citizens shall be equal before the law, provided that there shall not be discrimination among citizens on grounds of religion, race, caste, tribe, gender, origin, language or ideological conviction. In context of Nepal third gender are suffering from violence, harassment, discrimination, exclusion, stigmatization which is a gross human right violation of theirs. Discrimination hampers the growth and prosperity of society and family. Their right identity and to live freely without discrimination have been violated. An ideal society requires an environment where each human individual can exercise his or her freedoms without fear and want.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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