National Human Rights Commission Urges Government to Prioritize Human Rights Obligations

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Government of Nepal through correspondence to prioritize the implementation of human rights obligations ensured by the constitution, prevailing laws, and international treaties and conventions. 

The Commission has sent a special correspondence to the government, mentioning the issues that the current government should pay immediate attention to and the processes that should be adopted to complete those tasks.

The letter, sent on 25th Baishakh 2083, has prominently raised the issues of full implementation of fundamental rights, necessary legal reforms, and the long-pending transitional justice matters. The Commission has drawn the government's attention to the effective implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the balance between development and human rights, and the implementation of recommendations received from international mechanisms.

Similarly, the Commission has also submitted a detailed report to the government on overall tasks such as strengthening the National Human Rights Commission, protecting human rights during elections, and making public service delivery human rights-friendly. 

According to the Commission's spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel, it is expected that the government will prioritize the implementation of these issues. The letter clarifies the reforms that need to be made to ensure human rights in sensitive areas like public service and elections.