KATHMANDU: Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar has said the efforts to promote human rights are dented due to rising corruption, poverty, social inequality and gender-based violence.

Dalit, indigenous, disabled persons and those living in remote villages are deprived of enjoying rights in Nepal, she complained.

In a message given on the occasion of the 77th Human Rights Day today, Deputy Speaker Ranamagar said the factors impeding human rights initiatives are frequent change of government, increasing distrust in public bodies, discrimination, corruption and weaknesses in service delivery.

“Nepal has, however, guaranteed fundamental rights in the constitution as the human rights and made progress accordingly. Nepal has also aligned its works with the international conventions and treaties on promotion and protection of human rights,” she reminded.

The Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a historical document of groundbreaking resolution launched by the United Nations.

The Day is devoted to human freedoms, equality, justice and the rights to live dignified life, the Deputy Speaker explained.

“It is State’s responsibility to ensure human rights. Coordination and collaboration among three tiers of government is essential to assure citizen-friendly system where laws and policies work in line with human rights norms and principles,” Ranamagar underlined, adding that the marginalized communities must be paid much attention for their mainstreaming.

According to her, inclusive democracy, good governance, rule of law, free speech, social justice and equality are essential pillars of human rights, so they need to be promoted and enforced. Political accountability is equally significant for it.