Kathmandu: Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar has raised concerns over the detrimental effects of rising corruption, poverty, social inequality, and gender-based violence on efforts to promote human rights. She highlighted that Dalit, indigenous, disabled persons, and those living in remote villages in Nepal are often deprived of their rights.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Deputy Speaker Ranamagar, in a message on the 77th Human Rights Day, pointed out that frequent government changes, growing distrust in public bodies, discrimination, corruption, and weaknesses in service delivery are significant barriers to human rights initiatives. She emphasized that Nepal has enshrined fundamental rights in its constitution and has aligned its efforts with international conventions and treaties to promote and protect human rights.
Human Rights Day is marked every year on December 10, commemorating the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day is dedicated to human freedoms, equality, justice, and the right to a dignified life, as explained by the Deputy Speaker.
Ranamagar stressed the state’s responsibility to ensure human rights, emphasizing the need for coordination and collaboration among the three tiers of government to create a citizen-friendly system where laws and policies align with human rights norms and principles. She urged for increased attention to the mainstreaming of marginalized communities.
She further noted that inclusive democracy, good governance, the rule of law, free speech, social justice, and equality are essential pillars of human rights, which need to be promoted and enforced. Political accountability is also crucial in this regard.