Caste discrimination is a global human rights issue. It is particularly widespread throughout South Asia, but similar forms of discrimination also exist in diaspora communities, Japan, Yemen and a number of African countries. In this section you will find relevant information on caste discrimination in specific countries and regions.

UN-related material on specific countries.

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India Photo: Jacob Carlsen

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Nepal Photo: Jacob Carlsen

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Pakistan Photo: Jacob Carlsen

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Bangladesh Photo: Jacob Carlsen

Sri Lanka Photo: Jacob Carlsen

Japan Photo: Malene Korsgaard Lauritsen

Yemen Photo: Mathieu Génon / justdia.org

 

africa

African countries

UK

UK Photo: CasteWatchUK

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Diaspora Photo: Thenmozhi Soundararajan