The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTS20. Rights of women(1) No woman shall be discriminated against in any way on the basis of gender.(2) Every woman shall have the right to reproductive health and otherreproductive rights.(3) No physical, mental or other form of violence shall be inflicted on anywoman, and such an act shall be punishable by law.(4) Sons and daughters shall have equal rights to ancestral property.21. Right to social justiceWomen, Dalits, indigenous ethnic groups [Adivasi Janajati], Madhesicommunities, oppressed groups, the poor farmers and labourers, who areeconomically, socially or educationally backward, shall have the right toparticipate in state structures on the basis of principles of proportionalinclusion.22. Rights of children(1) Every child shall have the right to his or her own identity and name.(2) Every child shall have the right to be nurtured, to basic health and socialsecurity.(3) Every child shall have the right not to be subjected to physical, mental orany other form of exploitation. Any such act of exploitation shall be punishableby law and any child so treated shall be compensated as determined by law.(4) Helpless, orphaned or mentally retarded children, children who are victimsof conflict or displaced and street children at risk shall have the right to receivespecial privileges from the State to ensure their secure future.(5) No minor shall be employed in factories, mines or in any other hazardouswork nor shall be used in army, police or in conflicts.72