19 Mar, 2026
March 19, 2026. The Sudurpaschim Province Parliamentary Forum for Child Rights submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Law, expressing concern over rising incidents of sexual violence, rape, and murder of children and adolescent girls.
Led by Coordinator Hon. Lalita Sunuwar, the forum, with participation of other parliamentarians, called for impartial investigation, strict legal action against perpetrators, and legal support and compensation for victims and their families.

The initiative highlights growing institutional attention to child protection issues at the provincial level.