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
Pant warns against censorship of critical voices in Nepal under the guise of combating misinformation A prominent global advocate for media rights and Chairperson of Media Action Nepal, Laxman Datt Pant, has urged authorities to uphold independent journalism and critical voices in Nepal, emphasizing that dissent should not be stifled under the pretext of combating misinformation or disinformation. Kathmandu 02 Dec, 2024
Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. Opinion 07 Oct, 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
Parliamentarians committed to international human rights obligations to freedom of expression, access to information, press freedom, and safety of journalists Thirty parliamentarians convened at Nagarkot from 1-2 March, in a workshop organized by UNESCO Nepal in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Kathmandu 03 Mar, 2024
UNESCO Workshop on Nepali Judiciary Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, Journalist Safety, AI and Rule of Law concludes Twenty-eight Nepali judges and judiciary actors representing the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts from across Nepal together with faculty of Nepal Judicial Academy (NJA) participated in a four-day long workshop from 28 November-1 December. Kathmandu 03 Dec, 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
Appoint CJ pronto: NHRC ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has issued a press release urging the government to move ahead the process of appointing the new chief justice and filling judges’ vacancies in different courts. Nepal 01 Aug, 2023
SC rebukes KDC for delay The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked Kathmandu District Court for not adjudicating a criminal case filed against Abadh Lal Shah, a resident of Ward No 18 of Kathmandu metropolis, who has been in judicial custody for three years and three months awaiting trial. Kathmandu 29 Jun, 2023
Though Nepal not a signatory, apex court draws from international laws ​​​​​​​Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has said application of judicial mind and justice approach rather than legal approach was crucial to protect the rights of refugees. Nepal 22 Jun, 2023
Freedom of expression in Nepal: The false prototype A few days back, I stumbled upon a talk show on the YouTube channel of a national television. The two-member panel included a middle-level leader of the ruling Maoist party and a staunch royalist. Opinion 03 Apr, 2023
Rabi Lamichhane submits written reply to SC Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has submitted his written reply to the Supreme Court in response to the cases filed against him challenging his election to the House of Representatives. Nepal 17 Jan, 2023
