In partnership with the Asia Dalit Rights Forum (ADRF) and the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, a survey of 156 Dalits across Nepal was conducted to assess the accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines, healthcare services, and quarantine facilities.
The participants reflected intra-Dalit diversity, incorporating various intersections of class, gender, age, and geographical location.
Following the survey, two articles were published in the national online news portal OnlineKhabar, emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize Dalit communities in COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The articles highlighted the serious repercussions of neglecting Dalit and marginalized communities during the pandemic, advocating for more inclusive healthcare policies.
Read the articles:
Why should Nepal prioritize Dalit communities in its Covid vaccination?
Is Nepal prepared to save the grassroots population from another Covid-like outbreak in the future?
