The Constitution prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, language, or social status. However, the Government does not effectively enforce all its provisions, resulting in ongoing discrimination, particularly against women and children. Women Domestic violence against women, including wife beating, remains common, particularly in rural areas. Victims rarely report crimes such as rape and spousal abuse to the police. Neither the Government nor women's organizations have addressed directly the issue of violence against women.
Women continue to face discrimination in several ways.
Despite constitutional prohibitions against sex discrimination and provisions for full equality, including equal pay for equal work, discrimination continues. Women experience difficulties in obtaining certain types of employment. Although they are often paid less than men, they are making modest inroads in the professions. The Constitution prohibits discrimination against women in inheritance, family, and custody matters. However, largely because of illiteracy, most women are unaware of their rights.