PM Sushila Karki Reaffirms Nepal’s Commitment to Human Rights and Free Elections

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal’s democracy and freedom are focused on protecting human rights.

In a video message to a high-level meeting in Geneva, she said Nepal remains strongly committed to human rights, even as the world faces problems like climate change and conflicts.

She said Nepal’s Constitution guarantees equality, social justice, and rights for all people.

“Our main goal now is to make human rights a strong and lasting part of our system and culture,” she said.

The Prime Minister shared that Nepal has made important laws and policies to protect the rights of women, children, Dalits, Madhesis, Tharus, Muslims, people with disabilities, and other minority groups.

She also said the government is committed to completing the remaining work of the peace process, especially transitional justice. She informed that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons have been reformed and are working again.

“We are determined to complete this process in a fair and victim-focused way,” she said.

Talking about the youth movement held last September, she said her government is focused on clean, corruption-free, and transparent governance.

She also informed that preparations are almost complete to hold the House of Representatives election on March 5 in a free and fair way.

Finally, she highlighted Nepal’s role in global peace, saying that Nepal is one of the largest contributors of troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions.