The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Addresses the High-Level Segment of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva

Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Mrs. Sushila Karki, addressed the High-Level Segment of the 61^st regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva today through a video statement.

In her statement, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights through policy, legal and institutional measures. She highlighted the provisions of the Constitution of Nepal and expressed her commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The Prime Minister expressed Nepal’s commitment to the principles of UN Charter and reiterated the resolve of the Government of Nepal to conclude the transitional justice process in a transparent, inclusive, credible, and victim-centric approach.

The Prime Minister, while recalling the September 2025 Gen-Z movement in Nepal, stated that the mandate of the current Government is to ensure accountability, combat corruption, and deliver good governance. She highlighted the preparations made for holding the elections to the House of Representatives on 5 March 2026 in a free and fair manner.

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and dignitaries from over 120 countries are going to address the opening plenary of the High-Level segment. The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, the United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, and Swiss Federal Vice President and Head of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Ignazio Cassis addressed the session, which was formally convened by the President of the Human Rights Council, H.E. Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro.

Nepali delegation, led by Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Mrs. Sushila Karki, comprises His Excellency Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi, Permanent Representative, and senior officials from the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva.

The ongoing 61^st session of the Human Rights Council is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026 in Geneva.

Geneva

23 February 2026