Exclusion sheer hindrance to human potential: Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told a UN meeting in New York that prejudice, exclusion and algorithmic bias hinder human potential and deepen injustice. He urged stronger anti-discrimination laws, inclusion of marginalized communities and regulation of artificial intelligence to curb hate speech and racial discrimination.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal spoke at a UN General Assembly high-level meeting in New York marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
- He said prejudice, exclusion and algorithmic bias are major barriers to human potential and called on countries to turn Durban’s promises into practical justice.
- Khanal highlighted Nepal’s constitutional guarantees on equality and inclusion, as well as the government’s commitment to dismantling caste-based discrimination.
- He urged four priorities: stronger anti-discrimination laws, empowerment of marginalized voices, regulation of artificial intelligence, and deeper multilateral cooperation.
