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- Accusations of witchcraft in Nepal lead to severe violence and torture against women, with many facing physical and mental harm, and some even dying.
- Many cases remain unreported due to fear of reprisals from society.
- The persistence of witch-hunting is fueled by poverty, gender inequality, and inadequate legal protection, highlighting the need for better education and legal reforms.
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Accusations of witchcraft and witch-hunting activities remain serious problems in Nepal, where many women are subjected to violence or torture following accusation and persecution. Many experience serious physical and mental injury, and some die. However, most of these incidents are not reported because women and their families fear reprisals. Poverty, systemic gender inequality and weak state laws provide a context in which this behaviour occurs. Allegations of witchcraft will, however, not be fully eradicated without improvements in education and legal safeguards.
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