Dr. Lily Thapa, Hon’ble Member of the National Human Rights Commission, during the inauguration of the Peace Memorial and Surkhet Gallery, stated that transitional justice will be concluded. She expressed that the commission will be completed, as the 2024 bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2014 has been passed. Additionally, a list of 110 individuals has been submitted for the commission for the second time, along with recommendations from six organizations.
While the commission had previously received recommendations, the government’s decision to send individuals without proper consideration led to the commission’s rejection of the list. However, with qualified individuals now coming forward, Dr. Thapa affirmed that the commission will soon be completed, and transitional justice will be concluded. Dr. Thapa also highlighted the crucial role of women in society, noting that more than 900,000 single women live in the country. She stressed that the government must prioritize the rights of these women.
Minister for Social Development of Karnali Province, Ghanshyam Bhandari, stated that the provincial government has taken steps to address the issues of those affected by the armed conflict. He mentioned that the government has been providing allowances, treatment, and employment to martyrs, the injured, and the families of the disappeared.
Mamata Nagal, Chairperson of the Single Women Group of Women for Human Rights (WHR) in Surkhet, stated that unless transitional justice is concluded, the victims will continue to suffer. She emphasized that the government must prioritize justice and reparation.