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Custodial Deaths in Nepal: Towards a Framework for Investigation and Prevention
Advocacy Forum Nepal published its annual report "Custodial Deaths in Nepal: Towards a Framework for Investigation and Prevention."
Who Polices the Police?
Advocacy Forum - Nepal has translated the report "Who Polices the Police?" into Nepali. This report is the product of more than two dozen interviews, relevant literature reviews and an analysis of practices of 15 independent bodies and prosecution departments, and it makes various recommendations to establish independence investigative mechanism to ensure investigative and prosecutive rights and transparency on allegation of human rights violations against state authorities. The report was published by Open Society Foundation.
Tulsipur High Court orders to Register FIR in Conflict-Related Cases of Enforced Disappearances
26 May 2022, Banke: On 25 May 2022, the Joint Bench of Justices Ratna Bahadur Bagchand and Tanka Prasad Gurung of Tulsipur High Court- Nepalgunj Bench issued an order of mandamus, in a writ petition filed by Devisara BK, directing the District Police Office (DPO), Banke to register the FIR on the enforced disappearance of the petitioners’ husband Dhana Singh Kami who was forcefully disappeared by the then Royal Nepal Army on the night of 26 April 2002.
AF and Dalit Mahila Utthan Sangh Organized a Provincial Level Workshop on Legal Aid in Butwal
10 April 2022, Butwal: With an aim of strengthening access to justice for people, particularly those belonging to the marginalized and Dalit community and detainees, Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) in coordination with Dalit Mahila Utthan Sangh organized a Provincial Level Workshop on Legal Aid and Access to Justice in Butwal, Lumbini Province on 9 April 2022. The Workshop was attended by 30 participants, mostly women human rights defenders and community paralegal officers, and the discussion was focused on their roles and responsibilities and their security, self-respect, and recognition. The workshop stressed that women human rights defenders need to facilitate and play the role of bridge between the community and the government agencies.
AF Commemorated International Truth Day 2022; Victims Ask “How long should we wait to know the truth about our loved ones?”
24 March 2022, Kathmandu: To commemorate the 12th International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) together with the conflict victims network organized a series of discussion programs with victims and the concerned stakeholders in Morang, Kaski, Myagdi, Rupandehi, Banke, Surkhet, Dhangadi, and Janakpur. The discussion events were attended by conflict victims and representatives of Local Government, political parties, civil societies, police, and media among others. The discussion programs were moderated and coordinated by AF lawyers.
Advocacy Forum-Nepal Co-Organized a Interaction Program on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Nepal
8 March 2022, Kathmandu: To mark 112th International Women’s day 2022, Advocacy Forum (AF) incollaboration with Human Rights and Justice Centre (HRJC), The Story Kitchen (TSK), International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Conflict Victim Women National Network (CVWN), Nagarik Awaz,(NA),and Voices of Women (VOW-Media) organized an interaction program titled, “Conflict-related Sexual Violence ( CRSV) : The Status of National Action Plan 1325 and 1820, and Concerns of Victims” at Alfa House, New Baneshwor Kathmandu. The interaction program was organized in a panel discussion format with an aim to bring the issue of victims of conflict-era sexual abuse into the foreground to raise the voice of justice for those affected. The program was attended by various civil society organizations, victim groups, representatives of concerned ministries and departments, political representatives, and media. The program was facilitated by Sushila Chaudhary, General Secretary of CVWN.
Advocacy Forum-Nepal Organized a Two-Day In–House Workshop on Human Rights Violations in Nagarkot
7 March 2022, Kathmandu: Advocacy Forum-Nepal organized two days in–house workshop on human rights violations on 5-6 March 2022 in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur. AF staff from the provincial and central offices attended the workshop. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the documentation process of gross human rights violations and seek remedies, nationally and internationally.
Advocacy Forum-Nepal Organized a Two-Day Inception Program in Nagarkot
6 March 2022, Kathmandu: Advocacy Forum-Nepal organized a two days Inception Program on 3-4 March 2022 in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur. AF staff from the provincial and central offices attended the program. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the emerging issues of human rights, assess the political and human rights context at the provincial and national levels, and devise strategies to better protect and promote human rights and the rule of law.
Advocacy Forum-Nepal Distributed Educational Materials to Child Correction Home in Banke
21 February 2022, Banke: On 18 Feb 2022, Advocacy Forum-Nepal distributed educational material worth twenty thousand to Child Correction Home (CCH) in Banke. While facilitating the event AF lawyer Basanta Gautam emphasized the need of an overall teaching learning environment in the CCH along with the inclusion of technical knowledge. AF has provided 24 dozen copies and 100 pieces of pens to the children as requested by the CCH with an aim to address the gaps in teaching learning activities.
AF welcomes Patan High Court, Hetauda Bench’s Decision on Raj Kumar Chepang’s Case
21 February 2022, Kathmandu: Reversing the decision of the Chitwan District Court, on 20 February 2022, the Joint- Bench of Chandi Raj Dhakal and Nagendra Karna of Patan High Court, Hetauda Bench has sentenced life imprisonment to security personnel of Nepal Army (NA), Chiran Kumar Buda, stating him guilty for the murder of 24-year-old Raj Kumar Chepang, of Rapti Municipality, Ward No.2 of Chitwan District.
Statements / Memos
Press Statement of Advocacy Forum on the Occasion of International Day in Support of Torture Victims (Nepali Version)
17 years of Badarmude Incident - Joint Press Statement - 6 June, 2022 (English Version)
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