Journalist Dhungana to be conferred on Human Rights Award
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission has decided to confer the Human Rights Award-2025 to journalist Menuka Dhungana for her contributions to women's rights and justice through journalism in remote areas. Shankar Limbu will receive the Late Dayaram Pariyar Memorial Honour-2025 for his efforts in protecting indigenous nationalities' rights.
Key Points
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will confer awards in 2025 to individuals contributing to human rights protection and promotion.
- Journalist Menuka Dhungana is awarded the Human Rights Award-2025 for her work on women's rights and justice in remote areas.
- Shankar Limbu from Ilam district will receive the Late Dayaram Pariyar Memorial Honour-2025 for efforts towards indigenous nationalities' rights.
- Each award recipient will receive Rs 50,000 and a felicitation letter during the International Human Rights Day event on December 10.
