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Nepal was historically a Hindu kingdom, but during the last two decades it has evolved into a modern democratic republic. Before 1990, Nepalis were not permitted to change their religion, and converts to Christianity were severely harassed and imprisoned.

News

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Christians arrested amid Hindu extremist/pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu
Police in Kathmandu held six Christians in custody from 28 March to 1 April after they were arrested reportedly for their own safety.
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Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya
Pastor sentenced to two years in prison
Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya had been found guilty of proselytisation on 22 November.
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Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya
Pastor found guilty of proselytisation
Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya of the Abundant Harvest Church in Pokhara was first arrested by the Kaski District Police on 23 March 2020.
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Reports

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Nepali Catholic Church Set on Fire
General Briefing: Nepal
FoRB is of particular importance in light of Nepal's transition from a Hindu monarchy to a secular democratic republic, which was completed with the
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Submission to the 51st Session of the Universal Periodic Review
This submission outlines critical human rights issues, including on FoRB, the rights of ethnic and caste minorities, the protection of human rights defenders, and
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General Briefing: Nepal
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is of particular importance in light of Nepals transition from a Hindu monarchy to a secular democratic republic
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Blog

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What’s at stake in Nepal’s general election: An interview with a pastor and human rights defender
As Nepal prepares to head to the polls on 5 March, the nation finds itself at a profound crossroads.
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Street scenes in the historical center of Kathmandu, Nepal
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FoRB on the Frontlines: Fighting misconceptions on a daily basis
John* is a human rights defender working in Nepal.
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Nepal’s criminalisation of conversion seems to protect Hinduism at the expense of other religions.
The criminalisation of conversion is a direct infringement on freedom of religion or belief as it robs individuals of the right to change their
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Features & Magazine Issues

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Perspectives: How do we keep praying when the answ
Perspectives: How do we keep praying?
One of the things I value most is faithful prayer: its the engine that drives everything else in the Christian life, especially for work...
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