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United Nations Office Of the High Commissioner for Human Rights In NEPAL Sunday, 5 July 09 Speaking points for Richard for Patan Appellate Court Bar Association Event
The process of making a new Constitution for Nepal offers an unparalleled
opportunity to consider ways of strengthening the human rights legal framework. It allows the opportunity to fashion solutions which encapsulate the aspirations and commitment...
UNOHCHR, (2009)
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Joint Press Release-UN: Transitional Justice Process must comply with International Law 2011
Kathmandu, 13 September 2011 – In a joint statement released today the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and the Head of the UN Human Rights Office in Nepal (OHCHR-Nepal) welcomed the Government’s recent commitment to establish the long awaite...
UNOHCHR, (2011)
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UN Releases Summary Of Concerns And Suggests Recommendations To Address Extra Judicial Killings (23rd September)
Kathmandu - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal (OHCHR-Nepal) released today a Summary of Concerns entitled Investigating Allegations of Extra-Judicial Killings (EJK) in the Terai 1 covering the period between...
UNOHCHR, (2010)
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Nepal Bar Association (NBA) Interaction on
Independence of Judiciary for Human Rights
Speech delivered by Ms. Jyoti Sanghera, Head, OHCHR-Nepal
Thursday, 26 May 2011
This bulletin includes the speech delivered by Ms. Jyoti Sanghera, the head of OHCHR-Nepal regarding very important theme “Independence of Judiciary for Human Rights”, chosen by Nepal Bar Association.It is crystal clear that judicial Independence is ...
UNOHCHR, (2011)
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Opening Remarks
By Ms. Kyung-wha Kang
United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
Roundtable on Strategies for addressing discriminatory citizenship
provisions against women in the forthcoming Constitution
Kathmandu - April 19, 2011
This bulletin involves about Roundtable on Strategies for addressing discriminatory citizenship provisions against women in the forthcoming Constitution.Ms.Kyung-wha Kang applauds the National Women’s Commission for its year-long campaign “End Gender...
UNOHCHR, (2011)
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Forms of Government - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 5 Centre
There are approximately 200 existing political systems around the world and each has its distinct features and characteristics. Ancient Greek philosophers classified governments as monarchy, aristocracy, polity, tyranny, oligarchy and democracy. Stat...
CCD/UNDP, (2009)
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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 10
A constitution is the primary law of a state. All laws are based on it. It establishes the structure, functions, procedures, powers, and duties of a government. A constitution also identifies the rights held by citizens. A constituent assembly is use...
CCD/UNDP, (2009)
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Recognizing Diversity and Social Inclusion in the Constitution - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 9
The Constituent Assembly (CA) is engaged in drafting a new Constitution for Nepal. The CA is a representative body in its own right. It includes a larger number of women, indigenous peoples, marginalized caste and minority groups than have ever parti...
CCD/UNDP, (2009)
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State and Religion - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 1
Nepal is a country with religious, social and cultural diversity. There are several religious and ethnic groups in the country. The 2001 Census classified the population of Nepal into six broad religious categories: Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian...
CCD/UNDP, (2009)
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The Independent Judiciary - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series NO. 8
An independent judiciary is able to make its decisions and operate as an institution free from outside influence, including from political parties, government agencies, and individuals. An independent judiciary is also a branch of government that ope...
CCD/UNDP, (2009)
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