NAP-BHR implementation plan for 2025-26 endorsed

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ISLAMABAD: The International and International Steering Committee on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NEP BHR) expressed strong confirms of collective commitment to maintain human rights in the business sector, improved the cooperation of the cross sector, and translated the Nepalese, and the Nepalese.

The committee also endorsed the Nepalese BHR implementation plan for 2025-26, focusing on financial transparency and better access to justice. The Ministry of Human Rights convened a fifth meeting of the International and International Provincial Steering Committee on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR). The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazir Tarar and attended by representatives from all provinces, relevant federal ministries, departments and other important stakeholders.

The committee also endorsed the Nepalese BHR implementation plan for 2025-26, focusing on financial transparency and better access to justice. During the meeting, the Ministry of Human Rights shared progress at key action points, including human rights with UNDP, the development of the HRDD (HRDD) regulatory framework, and harmony with the SECP to improve labor rights and women corporate representation. An HRDD compliance checklist was divided for impression in the Chamber of Commerce, and a national training program is being developed to enhance the NEP-BHR awareness. The ministry also participated in OPRD workshops to support the verification of international professional health and safety conventions.

In addition, provincial steering committees, district vigilance committees, and designated focal people have been appointed to strengthen harmony on the implementation of Nepal. Provincial representatives also shared the updates of progress at their respective action points. Federal Prime Minister Nazir Tarr took special notice of the disturbing conditions facing the minor workers, where recent tragedies, including deadly explosions and elimination of ears, were damaged. He observed that these events reflect the deepest root safety defects and the lack of proper regulations, despite the fact that mining is a formal and recognized economic sector.

The minister noted with the concern that the sector was being informed informally, which included security measures, absence of safety equipment, and limited access to training, health services, and limited access to mining workers. He emphasized the urgent need for an integrated national response to stop the gap between policy and implementation. Although the current laws, including the Mines Act, 1923 and its labor legislation, provide legislation, protection and rights of workers, their implementation is contradictory and weak.

The Minister pointed out the importance of bringing national standards to international standards, especially ILO Convention No. 176 in the mines, and demanded immediate improvement of inspection governments, emergency preparations and employer accountability. He further emphasized the need to empower workers through professional rights information and training, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure social protection, medical care, and only compensation for affected families. The Federal Minister urged all provincial governments to develop an integrated and standard labor management information system (LMIS), which highlights joint experiences and excellent methods to promote harmony, transparency and better harmony in labor governance across the country.