At a program organized here on Saturday to mark the 61st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Chairman Magar emphasized that merely enacting laws is not enough to end racial discrimination, but its effective implementation is essential.
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National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Tapa Bahadur Magar has said that the commission is firmly active in eliminating caste discrimination in Nepal.
At a program organized here on the occasion of the 61st International Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination on Saturday, Chairperson Magar emphasized that merely enacting laws is not enough to end caste discrimination, but its effective implementation is essential.
At the program jointly organized by the National Dalit Commission and various Dalit rights organizations, Chairperson Magar made it clear that the elimination of caste discrimination would not be possible without the joint initiative of state bodies, civil society, media and ordinary citizens.
He said, 'The commission is conducting various studies, monitoring and awareness-raising programs to prevent caste discrimination. But it is not enough to enact laws, the government should be serious about implementing them strictly.'
Chairperson Magar also urged the development of positive thinking in society through news, articles and programs, mentioning the special role of media persons in preventing caste discrimination. He said that the media sector can make a significant contribution to challenging discriminatory thinking in society and spreading the message of equality.
National Dalit Commission Chairperson Devraj Bishwakarma said that caste discrimination is still a complex problem of Nepali society. He pointed out the need to seriously address the social, economic and cultural exclusion faced by the Dalit community.
He demanded that the government make state policies more effective, ensure equal access to education, expand employment opportunities and take strict action against discriminatory behavior. He also emphasized the need to implement inclusive policies from the local level to the center.
National Women's Commission Chairperson Kamala Kumari Parajuli, House of Representatives members Khagendra Sunar, Aren Rai, National Assembly members Dharmendra Paswan and Inspector General of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki, among other speakers, emphasized the need for cooperation between the state and all sectors of society to end caste discrimination. They stated that it was regrettable that even though caste discrimination is legally prohibited in Nepal, its effects are still visible in practice, and they believed that a permanent solution would be possible only through awareness-raising, education, strict legal action and social transformation.
