Krishna Raman Adhikari

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...

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.

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.

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.

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