Rights activists ask PM to raise support and compensation demand at UNGA
Summary
Civil society representatives have urged Prime Minister Balendra Shah to raise the Bhotekoshi flood disaster at the 81st UN General Assembly and seek international support, including compensation, for affected communities. They also called for faster relief, rehabilitation and stronger disaster risk reduction efforts in flood-hit districts.
Key Points
- Civil society and human rights activists want PM Balendra Shah to highlight the climate crisis and Bhotekoshi flood at the 81st UN General Assembly.
- They are seeking international support, including access to the loss and damage fund and compensation for affected communities.
- The statement called for better coordination in rescue, relief, temporary shelter, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- It also urged stronger action from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority and faster disaster risk reduction programs.
