Nepal

Nepal (English: ; Nepali: नेपाल [nepal]), officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a sovereign country in South Asia. It is mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is the 49th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area. It is landlocked and borders Tibet in the north and India in the south, east and west, while Bangladesh is located only 27 km (17 mi) from its southeastern tip and Bhutan is separated from it by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested …

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Amnesty International · 10 May 2024 English

Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination.

DONATE NOW ENGLISH NEWS May 10, 2024 Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs needs urgent action – NEW REPORT State of Nepal falls short to protect Dalits; distrust in the police impunity; Dalit women and girls at risk Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women experience of systemic caste-based discrimination in Nepal and the challenges they face in accessing justice secure their human rights. “The authorities in Nepal are not doing enough to counteract the culture of


Amnesty International · 9 May 2024 English

The mandatory use of the CBP One mobile application as the sole means of seeking asylum in the United States is a clear violation of international human rights and refugee …

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ADB: Asian Development Bank · 9 May 2024 English

This study explains why Nepal needs to strengthen its National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to better shield households from the financial impact of health care costs and achieve its ambitious goal

2 41 5 Studies Related to Health Insurance in Nepal 43 References 48 TABLES, FIGURES, AND BOXES TABLES Distribution of Population in Different Provinces in Nepal by Wealth Quintiles 6 4 Selected Health Outcomes Financing Indicators of Nepal 10 8 Key Features of the Health Insurance Scheme in Nepal 14 9 Enrollment Insurance in Nepal 2 2 Improvements in Major Health Outcomes over the Past Decades in Nepal 3 3 Contribution Insurance Scheme Expansion across Districts of Nepal 18 9 Major Indicators of Health Insurance Scheme


Amnesty International · 9 May 2024 English

The Israeli authorities’ demolition on 8 May 2024 of 47 homes in Wadi al-Khalil, an unrecognized Palestinian/Bedouin village in the Negev/Naqab, without proper consultation or compensation underscores the urgency to …

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World Bank Group · 9 May 2024 English

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ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 9 May 2024 English

Introduction Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government was re-elected to power for the fourth consecutive time at the 12 th parliamentary election in January 2024. PM Hasina returned …

within South Asia. In the energy sector, India and Nepal signed an Agreement for Long Term Power Trade in in January 2024.16 This agreement will enable Nepal to export 10,000 MW of electricity to India, which Bangladesh through Indian transmission lines. India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are working on finalising the draft sub-regional level, the Bangladesh-Bhutan- India-Nepal (BBIN) framework, with joint working groups for bilateral initiatives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal should also look towards establishing a sub-regional


World Bank Group · 9 May 2024 English

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security and development challenge that poses a threat to public health and economic prosperity. It is a challenge that is often overlooked. As …

Karmacharya, Founder (Center for Molecular Dynamics, Nepal); Elizabeth Tayler, Team Leader, National Action


Amnesty International · 9 May 2024 English

Reacting to last night’s violent attacks by unknown individuals on prominent government critics who had joined protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, against the controversial “foreign influence” bill, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s …

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World Bank Group · 9 May 2024 English

Economic Development Project (P170215) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Agriculture and Food Global Practice | IBRD/IDA Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:


World Bank Group · 9 May 2024 English

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security and development challenge that poses a threat to public health and economic prosperity. It is a challenge that is often overlooked. As …

Karmacharya, Founder (Center for Molecular Dynamics, Nepal); Elizabeth Tayler, Team Leader, National Action


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