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The Status of Nepalese Children and their rights
Nepal the sorverign Himalayan
Kingdom has been badly disturbed in every way in recent
years.
The
widespread social unrest due to growing armed conflict and
political instability in Nepal , there have been widespread
disturbances in every sector of Neplese life.
In this
race of armed conflict in Nepal, it is children, the most
vulnerable section of society, who have been worst affected.
In countries like Nepal, it is only children who have been
worst exploited and abused in many ways.
The following facts and figures clearly shows the critical
status and condition of Nepalese Children.
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779,000 children are born ever year.
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780,00 children die every year.
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214 children die every day.
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300,00 children die of cholera/ Diarohhea
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1 Government child Hospital through out Nepal.
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350,00 children die of Neumonia and cough.
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1 Doctor (Child specialist) is available for 102671
children.
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Over 5000 girls are sold out in India every year.
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34% early child marriage ( under 15 year old)
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2.6 Million children have been forced to worst forms
of child labour.
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40,000 children have been forced to live as bonded
labours.
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5000 children have been forced to live as street
children.
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100 children have been imprisioned
Status
of Conflict –Stricken children since the armed conflict in
Nepal
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12000 children have been directly affected by the
armed conflict in Nepal
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317 children have died.
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5000 . Children have been Orphans.
8000 children have been homeless
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