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INSEC has released a situation report showing that there were 295 victims of human rights violations and abuses in Sudurpaschim Province during the three months from April to June 2024. During this period, there were 295 victims, including one male victim by the state and 282 female victims by others. Similarly, one person died in police custody. The report also states that seven people, including three women, were killed, and seven others, including two women, were injured. Additionally, the rights of 265 women were violated by non-state. Of these, 242 women were victims of domestic violence, 16 were victims of rape, and 7 were affected by polygamous marriages. Likewise, 12 girls were victims of rape, two were victims of sexual abuse, and one man faced caste-based discrimination.

Khadak Raj Joshi, the Coordinator of the INSEC Sudurpaschim Province Office Dhangadhi, stated that while analyzing human rights violations over these three months, violations from the state side have been minimal. However, there has been an increase in cases of abuse from non-state. He further added, that despite improvements in civil and political rights, there has been no progress in economic, social, and cultural rights. Therefore, it is essential for the state to fully implement national and international laws to ensure the protection of citizens’ rights.

 

Maina Moti Chaudhary