INSEC recorded 541 cases of human rights violations and abuses in Gandaki province.
The informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) Gandaki Province Office held a press conference regarding disseminating information on the Human Rights Situation in Gandaki Province in Pokhara on 19 February.
INSEC Gandaki Provincial Coordinator Shiva Khakurel said among the 541 victims, 40 (male) were victims of human rights violations and 463(female) and 38 (male) were victims of human rights abuses.
Compared to last year, there were nine fewer victims of human rights violations and 37 more victims of human rights abuses. INSEC documented the highest number of victims; 8 (male) victims of human rights violations and, 112 (female) and 6 (male) victims of human rights abuses in Tanahu. Meanwhile, Manag had the least number of victims of human rights violations and abuses. Khakurel further emphasized the victim’s lack of access to justice.
The documented cases of child rights violations remain the same as last year. In Gandaki province, there were 117 child victims this year. Coordinator Khakurel, also mentioned that during the inspection, it was found that the school buildings were not child-friendly or disability-friendly.
He said that in the case of education, health, and food rights, the implementation of plans did not meet the goals in accordance with the objectives and investments of the government. The government is indifferent to the demands of senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Citizens had high expectations from the local government within the federal structure. However, citizens are dissatisfied with the delayed and inefficient response of the local government.
According to Khakurel, the role of all three levels of government is to protect, promote and fulfill the human rights of citizens and fulfill the obligations provided by the constitution and law as well as international commitments.
He said that cases of violence against women and children should be dealt with through a fast tract complaint hearing mechanism following an effective action against the complaints. The government should build a separate mechanism to implement the recommendations received by the Nepalese government during periodic reviews of human rights. In addition, the government should prioritize human rights-friendly laws.
INSEC has been publishing the Nepal Human Rights Yearbook since 1992. This year too, the yearbook was launched on Democracy Day by the INSEC central office.
