Kathmandu, Nov 1: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will continue with its ‘A’ category status. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has decided to keep the NHRC of Nepal in the ‘A’ category.
According to Spokesperson of the NHRC, Tikaram Pokharel, a letter has been received from GANHRI with its decision to continue the ‘A’ category status of the Commission. Despite widespread speculations, the highest category of the constitutional body was maintained, thanks to the support of the government and stakeholders.
The decision comes in response to the commitment of the NHRC to work in accordance with the Paris Principles and the government’s positive response to amending the law concerning protection of human rights.
Earlier, a sub-committee under GANHRI had recommended to downgrade the NHRC of Nepal to the ‘B’ category status.
