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]]>#HRD2018 is being observed with an aim to protect human rights and basic fundamental principles of human dignity in compliance with UDHR-set rules and standards.
“This is a challenging moment for human rights, but while the autocrats and rights abusers are capturing the headlines, they are spawning powerful resistance,” Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, said in a statement.
Marking the day, around 30 major global destinations were decorated in blue lights promoting the importance of fundamental rights, globally.
Some of the major centers in US to be lighted in blue include:
There are many other places from UK, Belgium, Australia, Canada, Germany, and Qatar.
According to Roth, these iconic centers, lighted in blue, speak the significance of freedom and dignity, pitching for stronger human rights, globally.
“Illuminating these iconic landmarks is a powerful symbol that the values of freedom and dignity that inform the human rights cause continue to burn bright. It is a call to action and a reminder that despite these dark times, defenders of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law are winning key battles that are well worth fighting for,” read Roth’s statement.
On this occasion, let’s take a quick glance at the Human Rights Scenario of Nepal:
Nepal, as a country with decades-long struggle, has started witnessing the phase of development in the recent times.
Prior to today’s Oli Government, the country underwent almost all forms of damage, be it concerning human rights, climate change, social instability, among others, which all together pushed back the country’s developmental process.
Some of such notable incidents that are still a horrifying nightmares for the country include: Gorkha protests, April 2015 earthquake, August 2017 Floods, sudden transition of government functioning from erstwhile kingship rule to democratic style and today’s federal structure, many others.
During the process, the country suffered intense struggle and damage to its citizens, human rights scenario, inclusion and exclusion of communities, etc.
See here for : Human Rights Scenario of Nepal: From Past to Present
Balancing the shocks, now the country is making strides towards progress under the Oli Government. However, issues like Rohingya refugees, Nirmala murder case and many others concerning women rights, migrants rights, etc. continue to haunt the Himalayan nation!
It’s worth waiting to know where the country is destined to in its path of progress!
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]]>A special campaign has been planned involving girls allowing them to raise questions on their key concerns.
Under the special movement titled ‘Because I am a Girl’, around 300 young girls will be playing the roles of radio program presenters and journalists and lead the radio talk shows at around 300 community radios across 75 districts of the country.
Because I am a Girl’ is the global movement jointly being organized by the Plan International and the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB).
“The radio takeover is a unique opportunity for girls to discuss their issues with policymakers, leaders and activists, and seek strong commitment from them: as agents of change girls will remind them to take positive actions and use their positions to influence changes in policy and practice, and promote equality and justice for girls,” Sven Coppens, Country Director of Plan International Nepal said in a statement.
According to Coppens, all these 300 girls, through these 300 takeovers, will demand changes against the discrimination and prejudice that holds them back in private and public life.
This program is part of the global initiative called ‘Because I am a Girl’ and is a Girls’ Movement that voices for their potential and societal justice.
“When girls get equal opportunities and equal chances in life, they can transform their lives and ensure development and prosperity of their communities,” adds Coppens.
Meanwhile, Subash Khatiwada, President of ACORAB Nepal informed, “Leadership capacity of 300 young girls will be developed and girls’ issues will be discussed throughout the country on the same day through this program.”
On the occasion, Plan International Nepal and ACORAB have entered into a collaboration to promote girls’ rights in Nepal through various media initiatives.
It was in 2011 that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution adopting October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child in recognition of girls’ rights and challenges being faced by the girl community across the world.
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