Why does Nepal account for 20% of female suicides?
Biraj Thapa Advocate & Executive Member of Lalitpur Bar Association Nepal’s alarming rate of female suicides, accounting for 20% of total suicides, stems from deeply entrenched patriarchal norms, systemic gender inequality, and inadequate mental health support. In a society where women are historically marginalized, pervasive issues such as domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, and restrictive […]
