Experts suggest correction in social media bill At a time when the government has claimed the social media bill was brought for systematizing the use of social networking sites, the human rights defenders and experts on cyber law and cyber crime have underlined the need for correcting the bill. Nepal 01 Mar, 2025
Amid allegations of abuse of power, Lekhak pledges to protect inter-caste married couple In the wake of allegations that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is abusing power to protect his party cadre in an inter-caste marriage, CPN-MC lawmaker Barshaman Pun has demanded a clear response from the home minister regarding atrocities committed against Dalit youth who married inter-caste. Nepal 07 Feb, 2025
NHRC urges safeguarding and advancement of migrant workers' rights In a statement issued on International Migrants Day, the Commission emphasized the urgent need to address labor migration challenges through enabling policies and effective legislation. Kathmandu 18 Dec, 2024
Legislators condemn abuse of Lamichhane's human rights in custody Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the chairperson of the third largest party CPN-MC and former prime minister, has condemned former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane's human rights violations, as have other leaders. Nepal 11 Dec, 2024
Government is active in protecting human rights: DPM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has asserted that the government is sincerely active in protecting human rights. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2024
NHRC calls upon IGP Kunwar into alleged abuse of Lamichhane's human rights Amid growing concerns about human rights violations of the former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane in custody, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar failed to appear before the National Human Rights Commission for an investigation. Nepal 10 Dec, 2024
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
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
The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. Opinion 06 Oct, 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
