FOHRID Human Rights and Democratic Forum
Genesis / history:
Though a large number of NGOs were established in Nepal after the restoration of democracy in 1990, there are still many issues to be addressed and intervened. Information dissemination and implementation of the commitments of His Majesty’s Government of Nepal in the UN and other international forums is still insufficient. Right based approach and knowledge based approach are necessary in the development and upliftment of the under privileged and deprived people. These approaches are effective for conflict management and strengthening inclusive democracy in the present Nepalese context. For instance, Nepal has already entered into WTO but the general public is still unaware of its implications in protecting human rights of the general public and food sovereignty of the farmers. In this backdrop, it is indeed necessary to ensure that trade rules are developed and applied in ways that promote an equitable economy. Senior HR defender Advocate Mr. Nutan Thapaliya, who is ex-UN Committee Member on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, furnished invaluable guidance to this organization pointing the need of an organization to work for the people with praxis approach. FOHRID Human Rights and Democratic Forum aims to address the contemporary issues of human rights, democracy, peace and conflict management.
Vision:
A dignified and peaceful society where there will be an understanding, respect, practice of human rights, democratic process and culture according to the international standard and practice.
Mission:
FOHRID, as a dynamic organization, aims to materialize democratic process and culture through protection, promotion and respect of human rights by planning and implementing advocacy, education, conflict resolution, networking, collaboration, and capacity building activities according to its faith, commitment and vision.
