Nepal

Human Rights in Nepal

Nepal's political and peace processes remained stalled in 2011, resulting in instability, weak governance, and a lack of progress on accountability for human rights violations. The government appointed people allegedly guilty of serious rights violations to senior positions. It said it would grant amnesties for those accused of war crimes, and moved to withdrawal such cases currently before the courts. Positively, the government passed a caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability (Crime and Punishment) Bill to protect Dalit rights, and it took steps to ensure legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Drafting a constitution to address longstanding political, social, ethnic, and economic inequalities has been stalled due to political instability.

Nepal: Promotion of War Crimes Suspect Affront to Justice

The Nepali cabinet’s decision on October 4, 2012, to promote a colonel suspected of involvement in war crimes to the rank of brigadier general is a slap in the face for the victims of Nepal’s protracted civil war.

UK: Army Chief’s Visit to Nepal Should Target Impunity

Nov 14, 2012
UN: Mark Day of Girl By Fighting Child Marriage

Oct 10, 2012
Nepal: Promotion of War Crimes Suspect Affront to Justice

Oct 5, 2012
Nepal: Suspend Promotion of New Police Chief

Sep 18, 2012

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World Report 2012: Nepal

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Adding Insult to Injury

Continued Impunity for Wartime Abuses in Nepal
Futures Stolen

Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities in Nepal
Indifference to Duty

Impunity for Crimes Committed in Nepal

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UK: Army Chief’s Visit to Nepal Should Target Impunity

Nov 14, 2012

The United Kingdom military’s Chief of the General Staff, General Peter Wall, should use an upcoming visit to call on the Nepalese Army to cooperate with investigations into crimes alleged to have been committed by its forces during the country’s decade-long armed conflict.
Letter to General Sir Peter Wall of UK Army to Address Allegations of War Crimes During Nepal Visit

Nov 14, 2012
UN: Mark Day of Girl By Fighting Child Marriage

Oct 10, 2012

As the world celebrates the first International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2012, eliminating child marriages should be a key political priority for governments to protect the rights of girls and women.
Nepal: Promotion of War Crimes Suspect Affront to Justice

Oct 5, 2012

The Nepali cabinet’s decision on October 4, 2012, to promote a colonel suspected of involvement in war crimes to the rank of brigadier general is a slap in the face for the victims of Nepal’s protracted civil war.
Nepal: Suspend Promotion of New Police Chief

Sep 18, 2012

The Nepali government should immediately suspend the promotion of Kuber Singh Rana to the rank of Nepal’s Inspector General of Police due to his alleged involvement in human rights abuses, until the investigation and any subsequent prosecution into his involvement has been fully and finally concluded .
Human Rights of Women and Children with Disabilities

Sep 11, 2012
UN: Set Plan for Women, Children With Disabilities

Sep 10, 2012

Governments meeting at the United Nations about the needs of women and children with disabilities should develop a clear plan of action to promote and uphold their rights. Among others steps, they should make a commitment to address the needs of women and children with disabilities through international development programs.
Nepal: Rights Groups Condemn Amnesty Ordinance

Aug 31, 2012

President Ram Baran Yadav of Nepal should return an executive ordinance that would effectively permit amnesty for crimes committed during the country’s civil war from 1996 to 2006
Nepal: Joint Letter regarding the Commission of Inquiry on Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation

Aug 30, 2012

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Commission of Jurists, and TRIAL (Swiss Association against Impunity) urge you to return the ordinance that was forwarded by the Council of Ministers on 28 August 2012 to your office, seeking presidential approval for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry on Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation (‘the Commission’).
Nepal: Protect, Don’t Ban Young Women Migrating to Gulf

Aug 13, 2012

The Nepali government should revoke its new ban on women under the age of 30 from working in Arab Gulf countries and instead should improve protections so domestic workers can migrate safely – such as by ensuring full monitoring and accountability of recruitment agencies in Nepal.

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