Non-partiality, non-partisan and non-dependence are the key determinants for the
effective action of the Commission. The Commission is free of prejudice against any
individual, group or agency based on faith, opinion, belief, sex, caste or social status,
among others. The Commission endeavors to maintain impartiality and fairness during
all the stages of planning, implementation, monitoring and decision making processes.
5.6. Independence and autonomy
The Commission is determined to maintain and widen its autonomy and independence.
Also, the Commission is vigilant to ensure its independent and autonomous character to
safeguard and promote the human rights and to end the culture of impunity in the
country and elsewhere.
5.7. Integrity
The first-ever priority of NHRC works is to promote and protect human rights of all,
particularly the people who have no or very limited access to information and power.
NHRC is committed to the cause of human rights by promoting and exercising its
integrity to the principles, core values and sincerity in its every day activities.
5.8. Participation and social inclusion
The Commission has set a policy to encourage direct or indirect participation of people
on the issues of human rights. The Commission also focuses on the increased
participation of people particularly to create sense of ownership and belongingness on
the role and functions undertaken by the Commission.
5.9. Transparency
Aiming to ensure clearness and right to information, the Commission adopts the policy
that the people concerned have the right to get information without delay and that the
Commission has a duty to give information in a transparent way. In addition, the
Commission is committed to providing free and easy access to information regarding its
major policy and decisions through various means that include publication, both in print
and electronic form, and/or regular press briefing.
6. PRIORITY ISSUES
The following issues are recognized as priority human rights issues for ongoing
transitional phase of the country:
6.1. Making human rights-friendly constitution
Currently, constitution making is the main agenda of the state. The recently inaugurated
Constituent Assembly (CA) is expected to make a democratic and inclusive constitution
for the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. NHRC has made a policy to support CA
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