KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal’s journey of democracy and freedom is centered on ensuring human rights.
Addressing a high-level meeting in Geneva via video message, she reaffirmed Nepal’s unwavering commitment to the protection of human rights despite growing global challenges such as climate change and conflicts.
Prime Minister Karki stated that Nepal’s Constitution guarantees equality, social justice and the rights of all communities.
“Our priority now is to institutionalize human rights and develop them as a culture,” she said.
She informed that Nepal has adopted necessary policy and legal measures to safeguard the rights of women, children, Dalits, Madhesis, Tharus, Muslims, persons with disabilities and minority communities.
During her address, the Prime Minister said the government remains committed to concluding the remaining tasks of the peace process, particularly transitional justice. She noted that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons have already been reconstituted.
“We are determined to conclude this process in a victim-centered and credible manner,” she said.
Referring to the youth movement held last September, the Prime Minister claimed that her government has adopted corruption-free and transparent governance as its core principle.
She also informed the international community that preparations are in the final stage to hold the House of Representatives election on March 5 in a free and fair manner.
Highlighting Nepal’s contribution to international peace and security, she recalled that Nepal remains one of the largest troop-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
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