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- Title
OCCUPY BALUWATAR: A REFLECTION.
- Authors
Koyu, Pranika; Pokharel, Astha Sharma
- Abstract
The article discusses demonstrations at the Baluwatar residence of Nepalese prime minister Baburam Bhattarai against the 2012 dentention and rape of domestic worker Sita Rai by a police officer as well as other instances of family and sexual violence against Nepalese women. Collaboration and conflict between protestors and non-governmental organizations is described and information on suits filed against the Nepalese government by victims' families is offered.
- Subjects
NEPAL; PUBLIC demonstrations; ANTI-rape movement; RAI, Sita; CRIMES against women; RAPE; SEXUAL assault
- Publication
Studies in Nepali History & Society, 2014, Vol 19, Issue 2, p347
- ISSN
1025-5109
- Publication type
Article