WUNRN
NEPAL - PRELIMINARY MAPPING OF
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
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As a part of its response
for the prevention of gender based violence, the Government of Nepal has
declared 2010 as the Year to End Gender Based Violence. The 2010 Action Plan
against GBV, which is focused on prosecution, protection and prevention,
highlights the need for a special commission to investigate cases of violence
against women . A free hotline number (1111), which will directly connect to
the Prime Minister's office, has also been made available.