Mr Chakra Bahadur Chhetri is working as a Secretary of an NGO Federation and Coordinator, Child Rights and Development. For the last eight years he has been practicing as an advocate of social works and human rights. He has played a very significant role in safeguarding human rights in Nepal. He has been rendering selfless services to all those victims of abuses who seek his help.

The Status of Nepalese Children and their rights

Nepal the sorverign Himalayan Kingdom has been badly disturbed in every way in recent years.
The widespread social unrest due to growing armed conflict and political instability in Nepal , there have been widespread disturbances in every sector of Neplese life.

In this race of armed conflict in Nepal, it is children, the most vulnerable section of society, who have been worst affected. In countries like Nepal, it is only children who have been worst exploited and abused in many ways.

The following facts and figures clearly shows the critical status and condition of Nepalese Children.

- 779,000 children are born ever year.
- 780,00 children die every year.
- 214 children die every day.
- 300,00 children die of cholera/ Diarohhea
- 1 Government child Hospital through out Nepal.
- 350,00 children die of Neumonia and cough.
- 1 Doctor (Child specialist) is available for 102671 children.
- Over 5000 girls are sold out in India every year.
- 34% early child marriage ( under 15 year old)
- 2.6 Million children have been forced to worst forms of child labour.
- 40,000 children have been forced to live as bonded labours.
- 5000 children have been forced to live as street children.
- 100 children have been imprisioned

Status of Conflict –Stricken children since the armed conflict in Nepal
- 12000 children have been directly affected by the armed conflict in Nepal
- 317 children have died.
- 5000 . Children have been Orphans.
- 8000 children have been homeless and displaced.