Today I have visited the district of Sindhupalchowk, in order to gain a better understanding of some of the human rights issues facing rural communities here. I met with a group of women in Sindhupalchowk, to listen to their concerns about human rights. And I also visited a police station in the village of Balephi, where I learned more about challenges facing police trying to re-establish a presence in rural areas where they have long been absent.
Listening to this group of about 20 women brought home to me once again the terrible impact the conflict has had on the whole range of human rights economic, social and cultural rights as well as civil and political rights. The lack of basic government services, such as in health and education, and the impact of long conflict have all contributed to stifling development initiatives in Nepal over the last decade.
#PROTECTION #MARGINALIZEDGROUP #RIGHTS #LAWMAINTENANCE
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UNOHCHR
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Press Release
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Keywords:
HUMAN RIGHTS,ECONOMIC,SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS,CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS,GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE,DISCRIMINATION,WOMEN'S RIGHTS,CRIMINAL JUSTICE,RURAL WOMEN,JUSTICE,PEACE
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Thematic Group: UNOHCHR
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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14.02.02
- Human Rights
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