and compensation and reparation to the victims has not been provided. In particular, it is
necessary to work for the right to know the truth, take action against the serious human
rights violations and reconciliation and work for institutional strengthening and ensuring
that such incidents do not happen again in the future.
2.2.14. Mental Health and Human Rights
Although physical and mental health is included in the right to health, mental health is
not kept in priority. Psychosocial problems in society are said to be based on baseless
arguments such as prenatal sin, personal weakness, need to take medicine for life long
etc. In addition to raising public awareness on this issue, treatment and rehabilitation
centers with psychologists and counselors should be set up. The Commission has
been collaborating and coordinating with the civil society, government agencies, local
government, concerned organizations, media, etc. in this regard. In view of the increasing
incidence of depression and suicide, the Commission needs to monitor and recommend
on this issue as well.
2.2.15. Right against Torture
Torture in detention centers and prisons seems to have decreased compared to the past,
however it has not ended. There is a need to take legal action against the perpetrators and
hold the security forces accountable and responsible.
2.2.16. Right to Housing
The implementation status of the law issued regarding the right to housing is not found
to be satisfactory. Housing programs are not found to be adequate for the landless,
Dalit, squatters, Haliya, Musahar, Dom, Chamar and Badi marginalized and at-risk
communities. People in these communities are deprived of proper shelter and toilets.
The Commission had monitored the rehabilitation of people, who lost their homes in the
devastating earthquake of 25 April, 2015. The Commission found that many families
were left homeless by the quake.
2.2.17. The Rights of the Gender and Sexual Minorities
Gender and sexual minorities are being discriminated, human rights issues including right
to identity, employment and same-sex marriage have not been properly addressed. The
Commission has been monitoring and investigating the complaints of violation of the
rights of gender and sexual minorities. Right activists also say that "sexual minorities"
should be mentioned in place of "other" while obtaining citizenship and passports.
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