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 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
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
'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
NHRC urges all to respect press freedom, freedom of expression The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all bodies concerned including the government for the media person's safety and protection of press freedom. Nepal 03 May, 2024
NHRC calls for promoting labour rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers. Environment 01 May, 2024
