Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
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
UNDP showcases its federalism-related initiatives in Karnali Province The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) showcased the significant achievements of its project, European Union Support to Inclusive Federalism (EUSIF), during a special event in Kathmandu yesterday. Kathmandu 15 Aug, 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
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women Police in Jharkhand confirmed the incident and arrested three men over the weekend. World 05 Mar, 2024
CIB makes Bamjan public with illegal currencies amounting to over Rs 33 million The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police today made public Ramlal Bamjan aka Ram Bahadur Bamjan who was apprehended on Tuesday evening from his Budhanilkantha-based residence in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 10 Jan, 2024
Harassment-accused SSP Pal resigns ​​​​​​​Following the probe committee’s recommendation for action on the charge of sexually harassing a female assistant head constable, Nepal Police’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Yog Bahadur Pal has submitted his resignation. Nepal 03 Oct, 2023
PM expresses government commitment to protect children rights Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said the government was committed to protect, promote and fulfil child rights in child-friendly environment. Kathmandu 15 Sep, 2023
Online gig work growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, reveals World Bank report ​​​​​​​Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, according to a World Bank report released on Thursday. Business 08 Sep, 2023
Accountant charged with sexual harassment thrashed, educational institutions closed ​​​​​​​All the education institutions have been closed from today after a group of locals thrashed an accountant of Siddhababa Secondary School in Bhimdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur a week ago. Nepal 28 Aug, 2023
Gulabi Sambad: One-stop-podcast for SRHR issues A kind of silence prevails in Nepali society when it comes to addressing issues pertaining to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Nepal 18 Jul, 2023
Indian wrestlers delay plan to throw medals into Ganges River as part of sexual abuse protest Indian wrestlers delay plan to throw medals into Ganges River as part of sexual abuse protest World 31 May, 2023
