WUNRN
NEPAL - CUSTOMS AFFECT VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN, AS INCREASE IN WITCHCRAFT ACCUSATIONS & ABUSE
Press
Release
In Nepali society, currently, the Violence Against Women, particularly at the name of custom is increasing dramatically. About a month ago, a woman killed was accused of witchcraft in Chitwan. That case hasn't received justice yet.
In this shocking alleged witchcraft scenario, another woman was beaten seriously and her both eyes were broken.
Ms Sunita Pudasainee, resident of Bhaktapur, was beaten in Jorpati in her aunt's house. The aunt's children (cousin, sister) beat Sunita and damaged both Sunita's eyes. They blamed Sunita for witchcraft affecting family reproduction as the aunt's daughter hasn't had children yet.
The women's
human right activist organizations, are seriously
concerned about these incidences of accusation of witchcraft
and related violence against women. Because
Action Works Nepal condemned this incidence.We also appealed to the Nepal government to prompt response for justice and punishment of perpetrators.
President
Radha Paudel
Action Works