Rising Corruption Undermining Good Governance: Deputy Speaker Ranamagar

Kathmandu, Dec 10: Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar has said that growing corruption, poverty, social inequality and gender-based violence continue to derail Nepal’s human rights efforts. She noted that Dalits, indigenous communities, persons with disabilities and people living in remote regions still struggle to fully enjoy their rights.

In her message on the occasion of the 77th Human Rights Day, Ranamagar pointed out that frequent changes in government, waning public trust in state institutions, persistent discrimination and weak service delivery remain major obstacles to protecting and promoting human rights.

She emphasized that Nepal’s constitution guarantees fundamental rights as human rights, and the country has made progress by aligning its commitments with international treaties and conventions.

Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 to mark the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document adopted by the United Nations. The day highlights the universal values of freedom, equality, justice and dignity.

Ranamagar stressed that safeguarding human rights is fundamentally the State’s responsibility. Effective coordination among the federal, provincial and local governments is crucial to building a citizen-friendly system where laws and policies adhere to human rights norms, she said, calling for greater focus on marginalized communities to ensure their inclusion.

She further noted that inclusive democracy, good governance, rule of law, freedom of expression, social justice and equality are key pillars of human rights and must be strengthened. Political accountability, she added, is equally vital for advancing these values.