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Nepal is one of the poorest and least
developed countries in the world. Due to its
geographical location, its weak economy and
its unstable political situation, around 42%
of the Nepali population are still living
below the poverty line. And all the above
has a negative effect, directly or
indirectly, to the children, who are the
backbone of tomorrow's Nepal.
Some
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Over 5,000 children are working and living
on the streets
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At least 40,000 children are bonded
labourers.
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Annually 12,000 women and children are
illegally trafficked to India.
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73% of women (15 years or older) are
illiterate.
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About 100
children are in adult jail.
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There is only
one children’s hospital in the whole country.
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One in three children drop out of school
every year.
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Nepal has the number one child disappearance
rate in the world.
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In 34% of
marriages, children younger than 15 are
involved.
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Every year
60,000 children die before they reach their
5th birthday.
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Out of 2.5
million disabled people, 5% are children.
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Around 3
million children are involved in child
labor. |
