Establishment

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.

Role and functions

The major functions of the Commission include:

• Conducting inquiries and investigations into human rights violations
• Conducting public hearings or inquiries
• Visiting, inspecting and observing any authority, jail or organisation under the Government and submitting recommendations to protect human rights
• Reviewing the provisions and protection provided by the Constitution and other laws and making necessary recommendations for the effective protection of human rights
• Studying international human rights treaties and making recommendations to the Government for effective implementation of such provisions
• Undertaking and facilitating research in the area of human rights
• Undertaking human rights education among different sections of society and building awareness on the guarantees of laws for the protection of human rights
• Encouraging and assisting non-governmental organisations working in the field of human rights
• Continuously monitoring the human rights situation in the country.

APF membership

The Commission joined the APF in 2000 (5th Annual Meeting).

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• Women and girls
• Nepal

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