Nepal is known for its distinctive feature- a land of diversity. It is a multi-caste, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, multi-geography, secular, inclusive and democratic country. Amongst the caste groups, Dalits comprises of 13.21% of the total population of Nepal. Dalits are the most vulnerable and socially excluded citizens of Nepal who are deprived in the socio-economic and political aspects of the development. Dalit women in particular suffer from caste-based oppression including untouchability, gender-based discrimination, violence and trafficking and sexual abuses, prohibition in education, and in access to health facilities and economic opportunities. Madam Chair,