NHRC announces recipients of Human Rights Award, Prize

Summary

The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal announced the recipients of this year's human rights award and prize honoring contributions to human rights protection and promotion.

Key Points
  • National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) announced recipients of human rights award and prize for 2082.
  • Shankar Limbu of Ilam will receive the Late Dayaram Pariyar Memorial Award-2082 for indigenous nationalities' rights activism.
  • Menuka Dhungana from Achham will be awarded the Human Rights Prize-2082 for journalistic efforts on human and women rights.
  • Each award includes Rs 50,000 and a letter of appreciation, to be presented on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
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