In an interesting development, Nepal is planning to file candidacy for the UNHRC 2021-23 term, considering that its transitional justice mechanism is still underway.<\/p>\n
This decision comes as a result of Nepal\u2019s growing concern over the international community\u2019s mounting pressure to complete the project in time.<\/p>\n
With a second term at the UNHRC, the country seeks to fulfill its commitment and strengthen its position at the council.<\/p>\n
What Officials have to Say?<\/strong> Nepal officials opine that a seat at the council is essential to defend the country\u2019s stance on human rights and transitional justice.<\/p>\n \u201cNepal\u2019s role at the council reflects our position for apolitical and objective examination of human rights issues on non-selective, even-handed and merit basis. We stand for a system that is transparent, accountable and embraces universally accepted democratic values,\u201d says Pradeep Gyawali<\/span>, Nepal Foreign Minister.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Adding further, he says, \u201cThis commitment is translated in our role at the UN Human Rights Council, where we remain a member for the term 2018-20 and have also announced our bid for another term at the council.\u201d<\/p>\n Officials also say that Nepal\u2019s appeal for another term displays its ability to contribute to the council\u2019s works, after learning from its own success-stories of peace at the national level.<\/p>\n \u201cOur performance in last seven months has been good. We are vying for another term because we want to give continuity to the good work,\u201d says Bharat Raj Poudel<\/span>, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This is Nepal\u2019s first term at the UNHRC which was established in 2006.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In an interesting development, Nepal is planning to file candidacy for the UNHRC 2021-23 term, considering…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nNepal has been delaying in actioning the transitional justice process for a long time, now.<\/p>\n