Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) has appealed to form legal and policy framework against caste-based discrimination, its implementation and unified initiatives for social campaign against it.
In a press statement released on June 30 by the chairperson of INSEC, Dr Indira Shrestha, unified initiative against caste-based discrimination has been appealed.
The statement mentioned, ‘Caste-based discrimination is an act against humanity. It transforms society towards animosity and intolerance. INSEC strongly urges that advocacy, protection and campaigning in favor of such illegal acts create an environment unfavorable to overall human development and human rights.’
INSEC expressed its serious concern over the incident detail of caste-based discrimination shared by victim Rupa Sunar through her social media. She shared that she has faced caste-based discrimination.
The statement also mentioned- ‘INSEC has concluded that the federal minister’s presence to protect the accused of the incident prohibited by the Constitution of Nepal and laws has violated the accountability towards constitution and the prevailing law of Nepal.’
INSEC has warned the involved official for ensuring their accountability of governance towards the constitution and the prevailing law.
INSEC has been conducting campaigns against all forms of discrimination, exploitation and injustice in Nepal since its establishment.