NHRC expresses concern over lack of disabled-friendly infrastructures The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over people with disabilities (PWD) facing the lack of accessibility to the service provider agencies making it tougher for them to avail services and facilities. Nepal 04 Dec, 2024
NHRC urges swift conclusion of peace process The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to expedite the peace process by establishing a credible commission. Kathmandu 19 Nov, 2024
Govt hosts first National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers The Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, in collaboration with UNFPA in Nepal, hosted the first-ever National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers (OCMCs) in Kathmandu. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
NHRC to remain open during Dashain holidays The central, province, and branch offices of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall remain open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm during the Dashain holidays. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. Opinion 07 Oct, 2024
Policymakers, experts join forces to forge pathways for strengthening digital platform governance in Nepal To address Nepal's rapidly evolving media landscape and the growing significance of digital media, members of parliament, experts, policymakers, and regulators have convened for a workshop to explore tangible pathways and human-rights-centered approaches for the governance of digital media platforms in Nepal from 13-14 September. Kathmandu 14 Sep, 2024
'In next 10 years Raute tribe will be extinct' Raute: Nomadic, endangered indigenous people living in plastic tents on bare, cold land in various districts of Karnali province are on the verge of extinction. Nepal 05 Sep, 2024
'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' motto would be fulfilled by implementing basic rights: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' would be fulfilled by embracing the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution and the national and international commitments on human rights. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2024
NHRC urges govt to punish those responsible for explosion in Panchthar that killed two children The National Human Rights Commission issued a press release urging the government to investigate the explosion that killed two children and injured two more children in Panchthar district yesterday. Nepal 31 Aug, 2024
Hamro Samman II, GoN find solutions to Trafficking in Persons The United States Agency for International Development’s Hamro Samman II program, in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens (MoWCSC) and various stakeholders, organized an event in Kathmandu today to observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Kathmandu 31 Jul, 2024
State urged to acknowledge CSOs' contribution to good governance, human rights Civil Society Organisations have called on the State to acknowledge their contribution to good governance, development, anti-corruption endeavours, and efforts at safeguarding human rights. Kathmandu 23 Jun, 2024
'WMCC holds immense promise for catalysing transformative change' As Nepal gears up for the 2024 Waste Management and Climate Conference (WMCC) on June 5, excitement is building among environmental advocates, government officials, and business leaders. Business 27 May, 2024
