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
NHRC urges govt to conclude transitional justice process soon The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to bring the transitional justice process to a conclusion soon. Kathmandu 21 Nov, 2023
NHRC urges govt to ensure child rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the three-tier governments to fully ensure child rights. Kathmandu 20 Nov, 2023
NHRC urges to make relief distribution operation more effective The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and concerned authorities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of relief package distribution. Kathmandu 10 Nov, 2023
In journalism, you don't need to please everyone: Pant Internationally acknowledged media researcher, trainer and rights advocate, Laxman Datt Pant is the Chairperson of Media Action Nepal. His role is to advise and update Media Freedom Coalition on cases of attacks against media and journalists, and media freedom violations at the global level. In February 2022, Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
NHRC in danger of being downgraded The National Human Rights Commission, which has maintained ‘A’ status since its inception, risks losing its status as the Geneva-based Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) is likely to take a call on the issue. Nepal 21 Oct, 2023
