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National Human Rights Commission of Nepal
Membership: Full Member
Admitted: 2000 (5th Annual Meeting)
The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal is an independent and autonomous institution established on 5 June 2000, under the Human Rights Commission Act 1997, passed by the Nepalese Parliament.
The major functions of the Commission include:
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conducting inquiries and investigations into matters that involve violations of human rights and recklessness or negligence in the prevention of these violations by any person, organization or body
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conducting public hearings or inquiries into any event
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visiting, inspecting and observing any authority, jail or organization under His Majesty’s Government, and submitting recommendations on the reforms to be made on the functions, procedures and physical facilities necessary for such an organization to protect human rights
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reviewing the provisions and protection provided by the Constitution and other prevailing laws for the enforcement of human rights and making necessary recommendations for the effective implementation of such provisions
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studying international treaties and instruments on human rights and making necessary recommendations to His Majesty’s Government for effective implementation of such provisions
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undertaking and facilitating research works in the area of human rights
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using human rights education among different sections of society through various seminars, symposia, conferences, media and publications as well as building awareness on the guarantees of laws for the protection of human rights
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encouraging and assisting NGOs which are working in the field of human rights
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continuously monitoring the human rights situation in the country.
Commission Members
Hon. Justice Kedar Nath Upadhyay
Chairperson
Ram Nagina Singh
Member
Gauri Pradhan
Member
Dr. Leela Pathak
Member
Dr. K B Rokaya
Member
Legal Framework
Enabling legislation
Human Rights Commission Act 2053 (1997)
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