Nepal NGO Federation Slams Draft Bill Regulating Associations, Calls It ‘Regressive’
Nepal’s NGO Federation has strongly opposed a new draft bill regulating associations, calling it regressive, restrictive, and harmful to civil liberties....
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Bangladesh Signs MoU with UN to Open OHCHR Office for Human Rights Support
Bangladesh has signed a three-year MoU with the UN human rights office to establish an OHCHR mission focused on strengthening institutions and preventing abuse....
Sri Lanka and Maldives Voters Say No to Dynasties
A new survey signals a democratic revolution in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as citizens reject dynastic politics and demand accountability, gender inclusion, and reform. With youth and women leading the charge, voters are calling for a performance-based leadership model—marking a historic shift in South Asia’s political landscape....
Nepal Lags Behind on UN Human Rights Commitments, Civil Society Warns Ahead of 2026 Review
A new report shows Nepal has failed to fully implement any of its key human rights pledges from the 2022 UPR cycle, with major gaps in child protection, gender-based violence response, and legal reforms....