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Krishna Raman Adhikari

Krishna Raman Adhikari

The author is an advocate and development practitioner.

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Nepal’s Journey and Challenges in Protecting Human Rights

As Nepal reflects on its human rights journey, it must prioritize practical solutions that empower vulnerable populations and ensure justice for all. Human Rights Day 2024 is not just a commemoration; it is a call to action—a reminder that the principles of dignity, equality, and freedom must...
Dec 27, 2024
OPINION

Examining the Gorkha Struggle: Sovereignty, Colonialism and...

The theory justified the selective recruitment of these "martial races" into the British Indian Army, particularly from regions such as Punjab, Nepal, and the North-West Frontier Province.
Dec 20, 2024
OPINION

Breaking Barriers: Nepal’s Journey Toward Equality and Justi...

Nepal’s gender-neutral and caste-neutral laws often overlook the compounded disadvantages faced by marginalized groups, such as Dalit LGBTQIA+ individuals, who remain doubly excluded from economic and social opportunities.
Dec 10, 2024
OPINION

Climate Justice Denied: Wealthy Nations Profit at the Cost o...

The nation has identified 47 glacial lakes as high-risk, with catastrophic potential for downstream communities. For instance, in August 2023, a GLOF in Thame village displaced more than 35 households, transforming a once-thriving area into a barren wasteland.
Nov 28, 2024
OPINION

Rebuilding Trust in Nepali Politics

Nepal is confronting a serious crisis of public confidence in its political system, fueled by entrenched corruption, economic struggles, and declining principled leadership.
Nov 14, 2024