The Constitution of Nepal, which was adopted on September 20, 2015, provides several provisions regarding the right to equality. Some of the key provisions are:
Article 18: Right to Equality: This article guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law.
Article 42: Right to Social Justice and Inclusion: This article ensures that all citizens, regardless of their caste, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other status, have the right to participate in the political, economic, and social spheres of the country.
Article 43: Right against Discrimination: This article prohibits any form of discrimination based on caste, ethnicity, gender, language, religion, culture, tradition, profession, or status.
Article 44: Right to Women: This article guarantees equal rights and opportunities to women in all areas of society, including education, employment, and political participation.
Article 45: Right to Minority Communities: This article protects the rights of minority communities to practice and promote their culture, language, religion, and tradition.
Article 47: Right to Social Justice: This article provides for affirmative action policies to address historical injustices and inequalities and ensure that marginalized and disadvantaged groups have equal access to opportunities and resources.
These provisions in the Constitution of Nepal aim to ensure that all citizens have equal rights and opportunities, and that no one is discriminated against based on their identity or background.