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Write short notes on National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).


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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal is an independent and autonomous constitutional body. It has a separate sphere of responsibilities in the constitutional legal system of the country. The Interim Constitution of Nepal 2007 (2063 BS) has made the NHRC a constitutional body. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall remain in his/her office up to 6 years from the date of appointment.

The main function of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

  • To protect human rights.
  • To prevent the cases related to violation of human rights.
  • To investigate the cases related to violation of human rights.
  • To collect proofs/ evidences related to the cases of violation of human rights.
  • To demand and pressurize the government to provide compensation and justice to the victims.
  • To recommend to government to take necessary action/ punish the one who has violate the human rights of others.

Qualification (One should)

  • be Nepali citizen of 45 years.
  • have bachelors degree.
  • have 20 years of experience in related field.
  • have high moral character.
  • Not be active member of any political parties.
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