Recent Update

Kathmandu Declaration on Gender Inclusion in National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) ,5th September, 2024. Link
The International Conference on Gender Inclusion in National Human Rights Institutions, September 3-5, 2024, in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum, UNDP Nepal, UN Women, and UNFPA has concluded in Kathmandu Nepal. Link
NHRC Nepal hosts the International Conference on Gender Inclusion in National Human Rights Institutions, September 3-5, Kathmandu, Nepal (Photo Courtesy). Link
Press Note Link (Nepali Version)
Speech Delivered by Hon. Chairperson Top Bahadur Magar on International Conference on Gender Inclusion in NHRIs Link
Welcome Speech and highlighting the objectives of the International Conference on Gender Inclusions in NHRIs by NHRCN Commissioner Dr. Lily Thapa Link
Panel Discussion Read More
Video Message regarding conference Link
Conference Agenda Link

Playlist Video Link:

International Conference on Gender Inclusion in NHRIs (2024) - YouTube

Video Message from Hon'ble Member Dr. Lily Thapa

About Conference

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play a significant role in achieving gender equality and fulfillment of women’s rights. They have a multifaceted role in promoting gender equality ranging from monitoring and reporting, compliance with international treaties, research, policy recommendations, advocacy, training, capacity building, and ensuring pluralism in its organizational governance. The relationships NHRIs establish with the communities also offer opportunities to contribute to changing attitudes and behaviors that integrate gender equality and human rights of women, and girls across all aspects of their work. Read More

Objectives

Assess the Paris Principles and how NHRIs can strengthen demonstrated compliance with pluralism through gender inclusion,
Review the previous efforts of NHRIs’ progress on the implementation of the Amman Declaration,
Identify the intersecting factors that drive inclusion of gender equality outcomes and examine the barriers in the internal and external work of NHRIs,
Foster discourse on NHRIs’ engagement to proactively respond to the impact of climate change and gender justice.