Human rights friendly governance is government's priority: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that human rights-friendly governance is a priority for the present government.

  Addressing a human rights award distribution ceremony held at the Singha Durbar today, Prime Minister Dahal it is the government's priority to ensure a human rights-friendly system based on good governance, transparency, accountability and the rule of law. The government has also given high priority to respect, protection and fulfillment of human rights.

Stating that most of human rights are included under fundamental rights by the Constitution, Prime Minister Dahal said that various constitutional commissions, including the National Human Rights Commission, the National Women's Commission have been established and are functioning to ensure protection of human rights through effective monitoring and supervision.

 Remedy for violation of human rights has been constitutionally guaranteed through an independent and competent judiciary, Prime Minister Dahal said and called for coordination with non-governmental organizations and civil society to ensure respect, protection and fulfillment of human rights.

 On the occasion, the Prime Minister also shared that the government has decided to establish a human rights award fund to recognize the contribution of individuals and organizations working in the field of human rights.

 Stating that the government is active in fulfilling its obligations under international human rights treaties, Prime Minister Dahal said Nepal is expressing solidarity and working accordingly for the respect, protection and fulfillment of human rights globally by actively participating in the international forum on human rights.

 He also emphasized on effective implementation of the national action plan on human rights in coordination between all three levels of government, and organizations and civil society leaders active in the field of human rights.