NHRC demands accessible treatment for mental health issues The National Human Rights Commission has called for accessible treatment and the launch of awareness programs about mental health. Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2023
NHRC writes to PM, objecting to Rigal Dhakal's pardon The National Human Rights Commission has written to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal objecting to the presidential pardon granted to murder convict Yograj Dhakal Rigal also known as Rigal Dhakal. Kathmandu 07 Oct, 2023
NHRC calls for promoting social harmony The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged one and all to remain alert to the possibility of occurrence of any activities capable of provoking communal unrest and disrupting peace and order within the community. Nepal 05 Oct, 2023
Call to ensure rights of senior citizens ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Government of Nepal, provincial governments, local levels, political parties, non-governmental organisations and all stakeholders to effectively act on the national and international laws related to senior citizens to ensure all kinds of services, including health service, to them. Nepal 02 Oct, 2023
NHRC urges govt to guarantee senior citizens' rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an appeal to everyone to respect the rights of senior citizens. Kathmandu 01 Oct, 2023
NHRC demands environment to prevent health service shutdown The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged one and all not to attack and misbehave with doctors and not to vandalize the physical property of health institutions under any pretext. Nepal 28 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's concern Just when the Lalita Niwas Land Grab Scam looked like it had fizzled out, the Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government demanding to know why a case was not filed against two former prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai and former chief secretary Lilamani Paudel in the scandal. Opinion 28 Sep, 2023
NHRC starts monitoring juvenile correction homes ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has started monitoring juvenile correction homes across the country after the recent violence in these homes. Nepal 27 Sep, 2023
Mind children's right as you fight for yours, teachers told ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has issued a press release saying its serious attention has been drawn to the ongoing protest by Nepal Teachers Federation against some provisions of the School Education Bill registered in the Parliament. Nepal 22 Sep, 2023
7 million students deprived of right to education ​​​​​​​While teachers across the country are in Kathmandu protesting against the School Education Bill, 2023, around seven million students’ fundamental right enshrined in Article 31 of the constitution — Right to Education — has been encroached. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2023
NMA withdraws strike after deal with govt ​​​​​​​Nepal Medical Association withdrew its protest after it signed a six-point deal with the government. Nepal 18 Sep, 2023
'Will take initiative to maintain 'A' status of NHRC' Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged to maintain the ‘A’ class status of the National Human Rights Commission. Nepal 06 Sep, 2023
