Six Girls Rescued from a Guesthouse
Police rescued six girls from a guest house in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 Koteshwar on 18 July. Gautam Mishra, information officer of the Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau (AHTB) ,Nepal Police informed that the staff of the Bureau rescued them from the guest house based on the information indicating their involvement in antisocial…
INSEC Requests for Ratification of the Rome Statute
INSEC has urged political parties, parliament, and the government to end impunity and ensure justice for victims on International Justice Day, which is celebrated around the world on July 17, the day the Rome Statute was passed for the establishment of the International Criminal Court. In the statement issued by…
Dedicated Establishing Rights of Victims, Not for Positions: Pyakurel
Sushil Pyakurel, the founding Chairperson of the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC), established in 1988 and former commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission, rejected the position of Ambassador nominated by the government of Nepal. He expressed his dedication to establishing the rights of victims, stating, ‘I am dedicated to…
Accused Arrested for Involving Minor in Sexual Act
Police arrested a 44-year-old man from Naya Bajar on June 18 for the charge of involving a 17-year-old minor in sexual activity. It is reported that the accused is a relative to the victim. The District Police Range, Kathmandu, reported that a team from the Metropolitan City along with child…
INSEC Calls to Recommend Names for Prakash Human Rights Award
INSEC has issued a public call to recommend names for the Prakash Human Rights Award, established in memory of Prakash Kafle, the Founder General Secretary of INSEC. The names of people working for human rights and social justice can be recommended at hraward@insec.org.np as per INSEC. INSEC established the Prakash…
INSEC Urges not to Act Against Law
INSEC issued a press release on May 31 stating that the action of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane writing a status on Facebook on May 28, saying the rule violators including drunk drivers, will help on the road as volunteers, and the traffic police putting them to labor in the name…
Accused Arrested for Involving Minor in Sexual Act
Police arrested 25-year-old Srijana Khanal of Jiri Municipality-9, Dolakha and 26-year-old Ramila Nepali of Belkotgadi Municipality-4, the operators of Swagatam Restaurant and Bar of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-7 on 27 May for the charge of involving a 14-year-old minor in sexual act. The police deputed from Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau Babarmahal…
Request to Refrain from Attempts to Curtail Freedom of the Press and Expression
INSEC issued a press release on the evening of May 21 against the arrest of Kailash Sirohiya, the Chairperson and Publisher of Kantipur Daily, condemning the action and urging authorities to refrain from undermining press freedom and freedom of expression. In a press release signed by Dr. Kundan Aryal, the…
Immediate Action Required Against Cases of Caste Based Discrimination
Amnesty International has released a report : “Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action” on May 10, 2024. The report states that Dalits and especially Dalit women and girls need immediate action against caste-based discrimination. The report has shown Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women…
Accused of Human Trafficking Arrested
Police arrested 29-year-old Lokendra Badu, originally from Darchula, Byas Municipality-6, Huti and 37-year-old Kanchimaya Ghising of Hariwan Municipality-2, Sarlahi both currently residing at Tokha Municipality-9, Kathmandu on 30 April for the charge of trafficking a 17 and a 18-year old girl. A verbal complaint was filed at the Anti Human…
