Many
children in the village of Chisapani were born since the start of the Maoist
rebellion in 1996. They are accustomed to witnessing conflict between armed
rebels and soldiers. Counsellors are concerned that without guidance, these
children will suffer psychologically in the long-term. |
Like
many other women, this young girl in Khotang district, joined the Maoists
to try to change the low status of Nepali women. However reports suggest
that gender discrimination persists even with the Maoist movement. |