About Us

According to Article 248 of the Constitution of Nepal 2072, the National Human Rights Commission is an independent and autonomous body. As per Article 293 of the Constitution, the committees of the House of Representatives can provide necessary guidance or recommendations for monitoring, evaluation, and assessment of the activities of all constitutional bodies other than the National Human Rights Commission. Currently, the Commission has a central office, provincial offices in seven provinces, and branch offices in three provinces.

The National Human Rights Commission was established in the regional office in Biratnagar on Magh 26, 2061 BS with the aim of ensuring easy access for all citizens and individuals to the commission. Along with the establishment of this office, various activities related to human rights are being carried out in the districts within the jurisdiction of this office. The proposal of Nepal's Constitution of 2072 has transformed Nepal into a federal democratic republic with a federal system of governance. Along with the transition to federalism, the structure of the commission has also been established according to the federal structure, as recommended by the National Human Rights Commission Act of 2068. As per the decision of the 2075/3/8 meeting of the commission, the recommendation was sent to the Government of Nepal for the naming of the respective provinces in accordance with the organization structure and acceptance of the commission. After the renaming of the respective provinces, the office will be established and operated under the name of the Province Office, Biratnagar, as per the signboard and correspondence of the office. This information has been provided as per the decision, so the office has been renamed as the National Human Rights Commission Office, Province Office, Biratnagar. This office has been continuously advancing its work in the field of research and investigation, with a focus on human rights issues, including the dissemination of a comprehensive picture of human rights in this province. The conclusions derived from activities conducted by this office, as well as reports obtained through research and investigation, are consistently communicated to the public through press releases, press conferences, and other means, in order to serve the service recipients and the general public by shedding light on the status and situation of human rights.