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Peter Dalglish

Peter Dalglish is a Canadian humanitarian and former lawyer known for founding Street Kids International and for his work with international development and child welfare organizations.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Peter Dalglish is a Canadian humanitarian and former lawyer who founded Street Kids International. In 2018, he was arrested and convicted in Nepal for sexually abusing two boys, drawing wide attention due to his Order of Canada status.

What it is

Peter Dalglish built a career as a humanitarian, known for founding Street Kids International and working with UN-Habitat in Afghanistan. He was appointed to the Order of Canada for his work with street children and conflict-affected communities.

Key details

Nepalese police arrested Dalglish on April 7, 2018, after an investigation into allegations involving a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old boy. In June 2019, a Nepali court convicted him of child sexual abuse and sentenced him to nine years in prison.

Why it matters

The case sparked significant debate in Canada, partly due to Dalglish's prior humanitarian reputation and his denial of the allegations. The conviction was later upheld on appeal, and he remains incarcerated at Dhulikhel jail in Nepal as of the latest reports.

In short

  • Canadian humanitarian who founded Street Kids International and worked with the UN.
  • Arrested in Nepal in 2018 and convicted in 2019 of sexually abusing two boys.
  • Sentenced to nine years in prison; conviction upheld on appeal.
  • Case drew major attention in Canada given his Order of Canada and prior advocacy.
Canadian angle

Dalglish is Canadian and was a recipient of the Order of Canada, so his case drew significant attention in Canadian media and public life.[3][11]

Quick questions

What happened to Peter Dalglish?
He was arrested in Nepal in 2018, convicted in 2019 of sexually abusing two boys, and sentenced to nine years in prison. He denied the allegations.
Where is Peter Dalglish now?
According to latest available sources, he is incarcerated at Dhulikhel jail in Nepal.
Is Peter Dalglish guilty?
A Nepali court found him guilty, and the conviction was upheld on appeal. Reporting notes his denial of the allegations.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dalglish
    Supports: Birth date, humanitarian background, charge, conviction date, sentence, incarceration status.
  2. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/peter-dalglish-nepal-sex-assault-children-1.4661826
    Supports: Arrest, charges of raping two boys, and his denial of the allegations.
  3. Governor General of Canada — https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-10010
    Supports: Canadian humanitarian background, founding Street Kids International, and Order of Canada recognition.
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48919087
    Supports: Conviction and nine-year sentence for sexually abusing children.
  5. The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-order-of-canada-recipient-peter-dalglish-found-guilty-in-nepal-of-sexually-assaulting/
    Supports: Arrest date, conviction, and context of the trial.