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NHRC And UN Raise Concern About Humanitarian Impact of Bandh
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The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Kedar Nath Upadhyay, together with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Robert Piper, today drew attention to the humanitarian impact of the continuing bandh in the Far Western Region (FWR).While upholding the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of opinion and expression, the NHRC and the UN urge protest organizers and followers to guarantee the freedom of movement for ambulances as well as the transport of essential medical supplies,patients and food within the FWR. “Humanitarian access must be guaranteed under all circumstances in all parts of the country”, said RC/HC Piper.The Chairperson and the RC/HC also highlighted rising tensions which have resulted in incidents of local violence between activist groups across the country, including in Kanchanpur and Nawalparasi districts. The increasing number and intensity of upcoming demonstrations creates the risk for more widespread violence. The NHRC and the UN urge all parties to uphold human rights and take necessary practical steps to avoid violence during this period of heightened protests. #HumanitarianImpact #NHRC #Violence #PeacefulAssembly
Publisher: UNIC-NHRC Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES, FREE EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF OPINION, DEMONSTRATORS, RECOGNIZING, ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, VOILENCE, SECURITY, LAW, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY, DISSIDENTSLIBEL AND SLANDER, CAPACITY BUILDING
Thematic Group:
UNIC, (2012)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
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NHRC And UN Raise Concern About Humanitarian Impact of Bandh
Abstract:
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Kedar Nath Upadhyay, together with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Robert Piper, today drew attention to the humanitarian impact of the continuing bandh in the Far Western Region (FWR).While upholding the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of opinion and expression, the NHRC and the UN urge protest organizers and followers to guarantee the freedom of movement for ambulances as well as the transport of essential medical supplies,patients and food within the FWR. “Humanitarian access must be guaranteed under all circumstances in all parts of the country”, said RC/HC Piper.The Chairperson and the RC/HC also highlighted rising tensions which have resulted in incidents of local violence between activist groups across the country, including in Kanchanpur and Nawalparasi districts. The increasing number and intensity of upcoming demonstrations creates the risk for more widespread violence. The NHRC and the UN urge all parties to uphold human rights and take necessary practical steps to avoid violence during this period of heightened protests.
Publisher: UNIC-NHRC Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES, FREE EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF OPINION, DEMONSTRATORS, RECOGNIZING, ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, VOILENCE, SECURITY, LAW, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY, DISSIDENTSLIBEL AND SLANDER, BUILDING CAPACITY
Thematic Group:
UNIC, (2012)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
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NHRC And UN Raise Concern About Humanitarian Impact of Bandh
Abstract:
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Kedar Nath Upadhyay, together with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Robert Piper, today drew attention to the humanitarian impact of the continuing bandh in the Far Western Region (FWR).While upholding the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of opinion and expression, the NHRC and the UN urge protest organizers and followers to guarantee the freedom of movement for ambulances as well as the transport of essential medical supplies,patients and food within the FWR. “Humanitarian access must be guaranteed under all circumstances in all parts of the country”, said RC/HC Piper.The Chairperson and the RC/HC also highlighted rising tensions which have resulted in incidents of local violence between activist groups across the country, including in Kanchanpur and Nawalparasi districts. The increasing number and intensity of upcoming demonstrations creates the risk for more widespread violence. The NHRC and the UN urge all parties to uphold human rights and take necessary practical steps to avoid violence during this period of heightened protests.
Publisher: UNIC-NHRC Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES, FREE EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF OPINION, DEMONSTRATORS, RECOGNIZING, ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, VOILENCE, SECURITY, LAW, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY, DISSIDENTSLIBEL AND SLANDER, CAPACITY BUILDING
Thematic Group:
UNIC, (2012)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
PDF | File Size: 90 KB   Download
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NHRC And UN Raise Concern About Humanitarian Impact of Bandh
Abstract:
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Kedar Nath Upadhyay, together with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), Robert Piper, today drew attention to the humanitarian impact of the continuing bandh in the Far Western Region (FWR).While upholding the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of opinion and expression, the NHRC and the UN urge protest organizers and followers to guarantee the freedom of movement for ambulances as well as the transport of essential medical supplies,patients and food within the FWR. “Humanitarian access must be guaranteed under all circumstances in all parts of the country”, said RC/HC Piper.The Chairperson and the RC/HC also highlighted rising tensions which have resulted in incidents of local violence between activist groups across the country, including in Kanchanpur and Nawalparasi districts. The increasing number and intensity of upcoming demonstrations creates the risk for more widespread violence. The NHRC and the UN urge all parties to uphold human rights and take necessary practical steps to avoid violence during this period of heightened protests.
Publisher: UNIC-NHRC Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES, FREE EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF OPINION, DEMONSTRATORS, RECOGNIZING, ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, VOILENCE,SECURITY, LAW
Thematic Group:
UNIC, (2012)
Thesaurus:
01.00.0A - Political And Legal Questions
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