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At Women Deliver 2026, Nepal’s legal progress on reproductive rights was acknowledged—but weak implementation, legal contradictions, and social barriers drew sharp concern.

By REPUBLICA
May 1, 2026

MELBOURNE, May 1: Nepal’s abortion laws came under global scrutiny as rights advocates called for full decriminalization during the Women Deliver 2026 conference in Melbourne, held from April 27 to 30.

A Nepal-focused session on the final day spotlighted both the country’s progress and persistent gaps in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). While speakers acknowledged Nepal’s relatively progressive legal framework, they warned that weak implementation and conflicting laws continue to put women at risk.

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While Nepal had legalised abortion in 2002, it remains a matter under criminal law

August 07, 2021

Following the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Nepal has accepted a recommendation from France that the country decriminalise abortion and completely protect the rights and sexual and reproductive health of women and girls.

"This is a key milestone in our efforts to decriminalise abortion and advance reproductive rights as human rights around the globe," said Prabina Bajracharya, the Centre for Reproductive Rights’ Capacity Building Manager for Asia. "We look forward to working with our partners and government officials in Nepal to ensure these recommendations are fully and effectively implemented."

Continued: https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2021/08/07/nepal-accepts-un-upr-report-recommendation-to-decriminalise-abortion.html

Nepal’s abortion law gaps draw global attention

Nepal accepts UN UPR report recommendation to decriminalise abortion