'Make human rights-friendly national cyber policy' Different stakeholders, including civil society organisations have furnished their recommendations on the draft National Cyber Security Policy, 2023, made publicly available by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for public inputs and deliberations. Science and Tech 05 May, 2023
Think tanks can play major role in guiding govt policies Dr Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of Thailand Development Research Institute, is a leading expert in the areas of development strategy, trade and investment policies, innovation policy, education policy and ICT policy. Nepal 12 Apr, 2023
Harnessing digital innovations and technology: To advance women's sexual, reproductive health This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are challenges to ensuring that these benefits are accessible to all, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable communities. Opinion 08 Mar, 2023
Insurgency victims' kin protest Feb 13 holiday The government’s decision to declare February 13, the day the Maoists started an armed insurgency in Nepal in 1996, as the People’s War Day and a public holiday has come under fire from families of thousands of victims, who took to the streets to protest the government’s decision. Nepal 14 Feb, 2023
USAID announces USD 58.5 million to strengthen democratic institutions in Nepal USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID would provide up to USD 58.5 million to advance democratic progress in Nepal, subject to the availability of funds. USD 40.2 million of this announcement is part of the USD 659 million development objective agreement announced in 2022. Nepal 08 Feb, 2023
European commissioner arriving on Feb 8 European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is all set to arrive in Nepal on February 8 for an official one-day visit to meet Nepali leaders and launch several EU actions in the country. Nepal 06 Feb, 2023
'Need collective efforts to resolve issues faced by migrant workers' Members of trade unions, civil society organisations, and recruitment agencies have expressed concerns over reports of agents swindling people in the name of foreign employment, people being charged large sums of money by recruitment agencies, and violation of migrant rights abroad, among other issues. Business 31 Jan, 2023
33rd team of World Cup 2022: Ignored and forgotten Lionel Messi entered the Olympus of legendary Maradona after he lifted the glittering World Cup on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium. Argentina beat the favourites, France, on penalty shootout in one of the most exciting finals of the World Cup, their first World Cup win after 36 years. Opinion 26 Dec, 2022
FIFA urged to pay Nepali workers who 'made WC possible' Over three dozen Nepali civil society organisations today published an open letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to “stop looking the other way” while migrant workers are being denied compensation after having suffered abuses in Qatar. Nepal 16 Dec, 2022
United Nations: Need to improve and be more open People working in the development sector often whine and complain about the United Nations system, the vast and complex galaxy of programmes and entities that have the noble mandate to make our planet more just, inclusive and sustainable. Nepal 05 Dec, 2022
Questionable appointments trigger review In June 2021, Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ sub-committee on accreditation decided to initiate a special review of the NHRC based on information received from a group of civil society organisations, alleging that the February 2021 appointment process of the NHRC members had failed to implement national guidelines enshrined in domestic law and the essential requirements of the Paris Principles, including the need for an open, transparent, and participatory process with broad consultations. Nepal 14 Nov, 2022
'Transitional Justice bill needs to be amended' At a press briefing held on Thursday at Indreni Foodland, victim groups and civil society organisations said the Bill for the Amendment of the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2071 (2014) needed to be amended immediately. Nepal 22 Jul, 2022
