INSEC Provides Financial Assistance to Support Legal Proceedings
Due to her weak economic condition, a 32-year-old woman who is a survivor
June 19, 2026 , Rautahat
Public health laboratory workers employed at local levels across Madhesh Province stage a sit-in protest and demonstration in front of the Provincial Public Health Laboratory office in Janakpurdham, demanding payment of salaries and benefits that have remained unpaid for the past seven months. Photo: Santosh Yadav/Dhanusha.
INSEC Activities
Ensuring Justice for Conflict Victims Is the State’s Historic Responsibility: Chief Sunar
Ganga Ram Sunar, Chief of the District Coordination Committee, Surkhet, stated that ensuring
June 19, 2026 , Karnali Province
Human Rights Assistance Desk Becoming a Lifeline for Poor and Marginalized Victims
Stakeholders have stated that the Human Rights Assistance Desk, operated to ensure victims
June 18, 2026 , Banke
Human Rights Leadership Development Training Begins
At the initiative of INSEC Bagmati Provincial Office and in coordination with Nagarjun
June 17, 2026 , Bagmati Province
Discussion between Civil Society and Local Administration on Issues of Good Governance and Human Rights
At the initiative of the Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), Gandaki Province, and
June 17, 2026 , Gandaki Province
Financial Assistance Provided by INSEC for Treatment and Legal Support of a Child with Multiple Disabilities
On the initiative of INSEC Koshi Province Office, Biratnagar, an FIR has been
June 16, 2026 , Koshi Province
Features
Kanj Villagers’ Agony: “If We Leave the Village, Where Do We Go? If We Stay, Living Has Become Impossible”
On the evening of July 9, 2022. It had been drizzling continuously. There were no signs in the sky of heavier rainfall. The nearby Doda River was not swelling rapidly.
May 20, 2026 , Kanchanpur
Conflict Victim Families Still Waiting in Hope for Justice
When television broadcast the scene of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed between the then rebel group and the Government of Nepal on November 21, 2006, Tulsi Prasad Apagai of Biratnagar
November 21, 2025 , Morang
Condition of Martyr Families Unchanged Even After 46 Years Since Chhintang Massacre
On November 15, 1979 AD, a woman died as a result of collective sexual assault by security personnel deployed by the then ruler, accused of supporting civil liberties and opposing
November 19, 2025
Interviews
Understanding the Situation Helps Protect Mental Health
The School of Psychology Nepal’s Chairperson, psychologist Dr. Narendra Thagunna, says that the development of positive thinking can help prevent
June 11, 2026
Preliminary Preparations for Upcoming Election
Acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Ram Chandra Paudel issued an ordinance on September 24 under
September 26, 2025
We Prepare Work Guidelines and Implement Policies, Plans, and Programs
The Lumbini Province Government is currently facilitating various agencies and sectors to implement the province’s policies, plans, budgets, and programs.
August 28, 2025
Editorial
Invalid Votes Raise Concern
The strong foundation of Nepal’s democratic system lies in informed, aware, and responsible voters. Data from the recently concluded House of Representatives election shows that
March 13, 2026
Eighteen Years of Peace Agreement
The formal end of the 10-year-long armed conflict was through a comprehensive peace agreement on 21 November 2006, and it has been 18 years since
November 21, 2024
Human Rights Situation from April to June 2024
INSEC recorded that 2,668 people were victims of human rights violations and abuses from April to June 2024. During these three months, 32 individuals, including
August 29, 2024
Human Right Situation from January to March 2024
Between January and March of 2024, a total of 1,943 instances of human rights violations and abuses were documented. Within this timeframe, 22 individuals, comprising
May 10, 2024
View Point
An Election is Inevitable to Lead the Country Forward
The interim government has announced March 5 as the date for the upcoming House of Representatives election. Although the government has set the election date,
November 24, 2025 , Rupandehi
Powerful Commission Must be Established to Ensure Justice for Conflict Victims
The issues of conflict victims mentioned in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement have yet to be addressed. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission on
May 7, 2025
We Doubt Over the State Itself
The formal end of the decade-long armed conflict was through the Comprehensive Peace Agreement on 21 November 2006. Today marks the 18th anniversary of the
December 16, 2024
Powerful Commission Must be Established to Understand Issues Faced by Victims
The Enforced Disappearances Enquiry Commission and Truth and Reconciliation Commission established in 2014 and again in 2019 to conclude Nepal’s peace process, have remained inactive
November 8, 2024
Opinion Forum
Haliya Liberation 18 Years On: “System Changed, Reality Same”
In Safebagar–4 of Sanfebagar Municipality in Achham district, Tara Aauji is still living as a Haliya (bonded agricultural laborer). Due to an ancestral debt taken
April 23, 2026
Climate Change Grips Himalayan Region; Human Settlements at Risk
During mid-August, the rain began early in the morning in the Khumbu area of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.The high Himalayan region was already covered
January 28, 2026
The Nepali Dalit Movement: Present and Future
The term ‘Dalit’ is believed to have been first popularized by Indian social reformer Jyotirao Phule in 1880. Later, both Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma
November 4, 2025
Status of Dalit Women of Karnali
BackgroundThe far-western Himalayan region of Nepal, where mountains touch the sky and nature’s beauty captivates the heart. Yet, within this beauty lies a harsh reality,
November 4, 2025
Our Representative Our Right
We are sensitive to the issue of human rights
The Local Government Operation Act, 2017 has granted local governments the authority to work on various issues related to human rights, alongside judicial committees, for the administration of justice. An
December 4, 2024
Lack of Victim Participation Poses Challenge in Justice Delivery Process
The Constitution of Nepal designates the powers of the local level in Schedule 8, as issued by the Constituent Assembly. Articles 57(4), 214(2), 221(2), and 226(1) outline provisions related to
November 6, 2024
Environment for Literal Implementation of Exclusive and Concurrent Rights Yet to be Established
Constitution of Nepal, 2072 (2015) provides for 35 exclusive rights of the federal government in Schedule 5, 21 exclusive rights of provincial governments in Schedule 6, 22 exclusive rights of
October 23, 2024
Balancing Physical and Human Development for Overall Growth
The Schedule 8 of Constitution of Nepal contains a list of local-level rights. Likewise, the Sub-article 4 of Article 57, Sub-article 2 of Article 214, Sub-article 2 of Article 221,
August 20, 2024
House of Representatives Election 2082
Rautahat–2 Candidate Kiran Sah Stages Sit-in Demanding Re-voting
Kiran Sah, the Communist Party of Nepal candidate from Rautahat–2, has staged a
March 6, 2026 , Rautahat
Commission: Election Satisfactory from Human Rights Perspective
The press release issued on March 5 states that 52 teams comprising the
March 6, 2026 , Lalitpur
Clash in Butwal over RSP Violating the Election Code of Conduct
A clash occurred in Butwal on March 5 after the Rastriya Swatantra Party
March 5, 2026 , Rupandehi
RSP Campaigning During Silence Period in Dhanusha
During the silence period, campaign materials in favor of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)
March 4, 2026 , Dhanusha
Ex-Ward Chair Yadav Arrested with Cash in Sarlahi
Armed Police’s striking team arrested Purushottam Yadav, 65, former ward chairperson of Ward
March 4, 2026 , Sarlahi
Individual Arrested for Intimidating Security Personnel on Polling Duty
Police have arrested a youth who allegedly brandished a sharp weapon to intimidate
March 4, 2026 , Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta- East)