Speaker Aryal Emphasizes Collective Effort for Human Rights Protection

Lalitpur. Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal has emphasized the need for collective effort to protect human rights. Addressing a program organized here today on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission, he praised the role played by the commission in the protection and promotion of human rights.

Speaker Aryal said, "The commission has been performing at a high level since its establishment to fulfill national and international obligations towards human rights. I want to highly respect the role played in ensuring policy arrangements to prioritize the protection of human rights for the sovereign parliament and the Government of Nepal for its implementation. Evaluating the role Nepal has been playing in the protection and promotion of human rights globally, our presence and representation in international and national forums have clarified the support and coordination for socio-economic transformation that Nepal has expressed."

He informed that Nepal has been raising its voice for partnership and prosperity among least developed and landlocked countries and has been engaged in promoting human rights for marginalized and at-risk communities.

"The high-level performance by the commission has enabled Nepal to maintain 'A' category internationally in the field of human rights, making it easier for Nepal to be present in international forums and increasing Nepal's reputation internationally," said Speaker Aryal.

He expressed commitment to advancing the work of enacting laws by prioritizing the issues of human rights protection and promotion in the House of Representatives, emphasizing that everyone must always be committed to ensuring that the independence and autonomy of the National Human Rights Commission, established in accordance with the Paris Principles, are not compromised from anywhere.

He expressed commitment to focus on lawmaking based on mutual coordination between the parliament and human rights institutions, and praised the role played by the Human Rights Commission and civil society in addressing the issue of human trafficking.

Stating that the government and security agencies are active in protecting civil and political rights, he emphasized the need for everyone's cooperation in protecting human rights and building a crime-free society.

In the program, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Nepal Julian Cheverillard, Chairperson of the NGO Federation of Nepal Arjun Bhattarai, and Commission Member Lily Thapa expressed their views.