This document has been made public in a situation of enormous challenges with the
Commission. It is over three years the Constitution making process is underway. The
NHRC Bill that was drafted three and half years ago has been now pending with the
Parliament, and therefore NHRC has to work under the earlier law made long before
NHRC was elevated to a constitutional status. The rapid depletion of staff due to better
opportunities elsewhere and reverse effects on motivation mainly due to lack of job
security has been crucial problem for the Commission.
The dedicated, motivated, sincere and experienced staff is a prerequisite and asset for
every organization. Such staffing situation is a must to ensure desired results. The
NHRC has backlog of number of complaints which require investigation and monitoring.
Settling of complaints may require significantly a long time in a situation of inadequate
staff and therefore may take some years to overcome this problem.
The non-implementation of many recommendations has increased the level of frustration
among the victims and their kin once they are unable to realize justice for a long time.
Despite the Government of Nepal’s increased response in awarding compensation to
victims and attending to the policy recommendation of the Commission, it is regrettable
to note that none of the perpetrators indicated in the recommendations has been subject
to prosecution. Nevertheless, NHRC will strive to maximum utilization of human and
other resources for the implementation of this Strategic Plan. In addition to this, further
measures will also be undertaken to ensure the success of this strategic plan.
Kedar Nath Upadhyay
Chairperson
NHRC,Nepal
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