10 December 2021, Kathmandu. 73rd International Human Rights Day has been observed by organizing a human rights rally in Kathmandu. Government and non-government organizations took part in the rally with various slogans and messages that included 'EQUALITY - Reducing Inequalities, Advancing Human Rights’, ‘Maintain rule of law, respect human rights’, and ‘Right to life, dignity, equality and freedom: Foundation for sustainable peace and prosperity’. The rally started from Bhrikutimandap and concluded in Shantibatika, Ratnapark. Upon conclusion, Ms Roshna Khadka on behalf of Human Rights Magna Meet 2021 Secretariat, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission Mr Top Bahadur Magar, and President of NGO Federation of Nepal Mr Jit Ram Lama made short statements. NHRC Chair Mr. Magar said that discriminatory practices like Chhaupadi need to be eliminated to secure the rights of the people. Campaigning needs to be continued to build awareness for human rights. NFN President Mr Lama urged everyone to stand together to end caste-based discrimination and establish rule of law. He also thanked everyone for the participation in the human rights rally. The rally was coordinated by NGO Federation of Nepal. Nepal Police, Armed Police Force Nepal, civil society organizations and human rights community joined the rally. NFN's province and district committees have coordinated similar events in different provinces and districts.
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