Over 100 countries review Nepal’s five-year human rights track record
Summary
Over 100 countries reviewed Nepal's human rights record in Geneva, praising progress while urging the government to address discrimination and improve transitional justice processes.
Key Points
- Representatives from 103 countries participated in Nepal's Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council.
- Countries recommended Nepal end discrimination, including caste-based and gender-based, and align transitional justice with international standards.
- Nepal reported progress on previous recommendations but was urged to improve implementation and legal protections, including for trafficking victims and sexual minorities.
- Nepal will decide which recommendations to accept during the UN Human Rights Council session in May-June, with the responsibility to implement them by 2030.
