Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
FM Rana says, "Nepal is a trailblazer in protecting and promoting human rights" Emphasizing Nepal’s commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Rana Deuba affirmed that Nepal remains constructively engaged with human rights instruments and mechanisms. Nepal 24 Feb, 2025
International Human Rights Day being observed today International Human Rights Day is being observed around the world today. Nepal 10 Dec, 2024
Panchsheel and modern human rights: Bridging ethics, justice and compassion In today's world, where human rights are central to global justice, the Buddha's teachings, especially the Panchsheel (Five Precepts), offer essential ethical guidelines. Nepal 29 Oct, 2024
Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. Opinion 07 Oct, 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
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal capacity The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. Opinion 19 Apr, 2024
Probe into war-era cases will be in line with principles of transitional justice: PM Dahal The PM emphasized that Nepal respects all the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other conventions related to the protection and promotion of human rights, to which Nepal is a party state. Nepal 10 Dec, 2023
PM commits to finalize Bill on TJ in upcoming House session The Bill, aimed at amending the existing provisions of transitional justice (TJ), has been presented in the House. Nepal 10 Dec, 2023
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war Israel's military pushed ahead with its punishing air and ground offensive in Gaza on Saturday, bolstered by a U.S. veto derailing U.N. Security Council efforts to end the war and word that an emergency sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition had been approved by Washington. World 10 Dec, 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
