UNFPA, NHRC renew partnership on human rights and gender equality
Summary
UNFPA and Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission have signed a five-year agreement to strengthen human rights, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health rights in Nepal. The partnership will also focus on preventing gender-based violence and harmful practices, and improving monitoring and accountability.
Key Points
- UNFPA and the NHRC signed a five-year MoU in Kathmandu to deepen cooperation on human rights and gender equality in Nepal.
- The partnership aims to prevent gender-based violence and harmful practices while strengthening protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- It builds on 2023 cooperation that included NHRC capacity building, support for UPR and CEDAW reporting, and a child marriage inquiry.
- The agreement aligns with UNFPA’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan and Nepal’s commitments under key international human rights frameworks.
