• South Asia
  • India
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Japan
  • Yemen
  • Africa
  • UK
  • Diaspora communities

Country information

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.

Click here to view IDSN's database on caste-based discrimination

For UN-related material on specific countries, click here.