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Civil
Society Response to the Attack Against CVICT And
Protect
Human Rights Movement in Nepal
April
19, 2004
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The Coalition
of National NGOs, NGO Federation of Nepal**
and Alliance for Human Rights and Social Justice
(HR Alliance Nepal)***, are seriously concerned
by the current malafide criticisms directed towards
the Centre for Victims of Torture, Nepal (CVICT)
and its President Dr. Bhogendra Sharma by one
media house.
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In particular,
we are alarmed by the disparaging remarks made
by some ‘Human Rights Activists' that are terminated
on various charges from that organization.
- We have appreciated that
CVICT has tirelessly been very creatively and innovatively
providing services to victims of Human Rights Violations
and Abuses. The styles of the allegations are at
an unacceptable level, intending to disrupt the
movement against torture and human rights violations.
- All NGOs have their independence
and their function is determined according to the
rules set by the Nepali legal system. Any differences
in opinion or disagreement on facts should be taken
up in a civilized manner and in a proper way.
- We would like to propose
that the human rights communities enter into a constructive
dialogue with various sectors of civil society in
order to make progress in the mutual commitment
to combat torture and other forms of ill- treatment
and work for peace, our common mission.
- We believe that the
malicious criticisms against CVICT will not hinder
the solidarity of Non-Governmental Organizations
and the movement for human rights, social justice
and peace in Nepal.
| S.No. |
Name |
Designation
|
Organization |
| 1. |
Bishwo Ram Khadka |
General Secretary |
Maiti Nepal |
| 2 |
Devika Timilsina |
Chairperson |
NFN, Kathmandu
Branch |
| 3. |
Dr. Arjun Karki |
Chairperson |
NGO Federation
Nepal* |
| 4. |
Dr. Gopal K. Siwakoti |
Exucative Director |
INHURED-Him Rights |
| 5. |
Dr. Renu Rajbhandari |
Chairperson |
WOREC |
| 6. |
Gauri Pradhan |
Chairperson |
HR Alliance-Nepal** |
| 7. |
Ganga Kasajoo |
Vice Chairperson
|
Alliance-Nepal |
| 8. |
Jyoti Paudel |
Coordinator |
WOREC |
| 9. |
Laxmi P. Sharma |
Chairperson |
PEWES Nepal |
| 10. |
Kundan Aryal |
Executive Director |
INSEC |
| 11. |
Raghunath Adhikari |
Chair person |
CGP-Nepal |
| 12. |
Raj Narayan Nepali |
Treasurer |
Hamro Abhiyan |
| 13. |
Samir Nepal |
Secretary |
Alliance-Nepal |
| 14. |
Sharmila Karki |
Chairperson |
Jagaran Nepal |
| 15. |
Shobha Gautam |
Chairperson |
IHRICON |
| 16. |
Shanti Adhikari |
Chairperson |
CWISH |
| 17. |
Yogendra Pant |
Chairperson |
DCRDC |
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*This statement
is agreed and signed by people present at the meeting
following explanation given by Dr. Bhogendra Sharma.
Relevant documents were presented to refute allegations
made against him and CVICT on 19th of April
2004 in Kathmandu.
**NGO Federation
is the largest and the only organization of NGOs in
Nepal with the membership of more than 2,000 from
all over the country.
***Alliance
for Human Rights and Social Justice (HR Alliance Nepal)
is the largest and most representative organization
of Human Rights groups has branches in 73 districts
out of 75 districts of Nepal with 391 accredited members.
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