NHRC demands govt to take effective measures to reduce fire related incidents In the last month alone, fourteen people were killed in fires and eight in wildfires. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2024
NHRC urges govt to address demands of cooperatives' victims The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has instructed the government to address the demands of cooperative victims and depositors. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2024
Change must start at family level, says Prez Paudel The President also asserted that the goal of building a prosperous nation cannot be achieved without a fundamental change in the living standards of women. Kathmandu 08 Mar, 2024
NHRC demands fair investigation on Chitwan school incident The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the government authorities to conduct fair investigation on the death of a 13-year-old Shalin Pokhrel Kathmandu 05 Mar, 2024
NHRC asks stakeholders to resolve issues through talks in Sarlahi incident The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the agitating parties to resolve the issues arising from the Sarlahi incident through talks and consultations. Nepal 07 Jan, 2024
NHRC asks govt to make arrangements for final rites of Nepalis killed in Russia Emphasizing the government's responsibility to safeguard the human rights of Nepalis globally, the NHRC stressed the need for rescue operations and protection wherever Nepalis are located. Kathmandu 17 Dec, 2023
Political parties urged to be sensitive on issues of LGBTIQ community The political parties have been urged to be more sensitive regarding the issues of the sexual and gender minority community. Kathmandu 13 Dec, 2023
NHRC urges Karnali govt to protect quake survivors from cold The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Karnali Province government to ensure essential arrangements for the quake-hit people who are now suffering from severe cold. Nepal 12 Dec, 2023
PM Dahal pledges to implement NHRC recommendations Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to ensure the full implementation of recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2023
NHRC honors THT Journalist Prakash Singh with 'Human Rights Award 2080' Journalist Prakash Singh from The Himalayan Times was honored with the 'Human Rights Award 2080' by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at an event held on the 75th International Human Rights Day in Kathmandu on Sunday. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2023
NHRC urges governments to create disabled-friendly atmosphere NHRC has urged all three tiers of government to create an environment friendly to people living with disabilities (PWD). Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2023
NHRC urges govt not to use force against protestors The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government not to use force and to refrain from arresting protestors, Nepal 24 Nov, 2023