Delegation Appeals to National Human Rights Commission for Landless and Unorganized Residents

Kathmandu. A delegation of landless squatters and unorganized residents including Dal Mardan Kami, Permila Rai, Jhavarlal Urang, Kalpana Thapa, Nirakumar Magar, Ramkumari Rai, Kamala Urang and Gopal Majhi has submitted an appeal letter regarding human rights protection to the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Tap Bahadur Magar. The appeal letter was submitted to Chairman Magar in his office on Tuesday, Asar 30. Other members and the Member-Secretary of the Commission were also present on the occasion. After receiving the appeal letter, Chairman Magar mentioned that the commission has been raising its voice to the government for the protection of human rights of the affected families and has been making necessary efforts. Dal Mardan Kami, the coordinator of the delegation, informed that he has committed to further study the received appeal letter and provide necessary suggestions and recommendations to the concerned bodies. The delegation has drawn the attention of the commission to the real situation of landless squatters and unorganized residents in the holding centers, the discrimination seen in relief distribution, the lack of dignified living, and the constitutional rights to housing and human rights protection. They have urged the commission to conduct an immediate on-site inspection, provide necessary directives, and take initiative for permanent resettlement including land ownership.