NHRC

What NHRC does

NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) is an independent constitutional body of Nepal established under Article 248 of the Constitution of Nepal 2072 and founded in February 2000. Headquartered at Harihar Bhawan, Pulchowk in Lalitpur, the Commission protects and promotes human rights for all Nepali citizens through complaint handling, investigation, monitoring of human rights situations, rescue operations (including anti-trafficking interventions), recommendations for disciplinary and legal action against violators, international treaty monitoring, and public awareness programs. Its mandate is supported by quasi-judicial powers that include the authority to summon persons, record statements, receive evidence, conduct searches, and perform rescues.

The Commission's product and service portfolio combines digital infrastructure with a nationwide physical network. Digital channels include an online complaint registration system (nhrcnepal.org), an Android mobile application on Google Play, a 24/7 human rights hotline (+977-1-5010000), and an audio notice board service (1618-01-5010015). Physical access is provided through a central office in Lalitpur, 7 provincial offices covering all seven provinces (Koshi in Biratnagar, Madhesh in Janakpurdham, Bagmati in Hetauda, Gandaki in Pokhara, Lumbini in Butwal, Karnali in Surkhet, and Sudurpashchim in Dhangadhi), and 3 branch offices (Khotang, Jumla, Nepalgunj). Additional outputs include annual and quarterly reports, thematic reports on trafficking and human rights, the Sambahak academic journal (through Vol 26, June 2026), bulletins, books, and a radio awareness program 'Simantakrit Aawaz' broadcast in Nepali and Maithili.

NHRC operates as a non-commercial government institution funded by the Government of Nepal, with no revenue model beyond public appropriation. All services — including complaint registration, investigation, rescue, monitoring, and public awareness — are provided free of charge to citizens. It holds GANHRI 'A' Status accreditation indicating full compliance with the Paris Principles for national human rights institutions. The Commission is led by Hon'ble Chairperson Top Bahadur Magar (appointed February 3, 2021) alongside Hon'ble Members Mihir Thakur, Manoj Duwady, and Dr. Lily Thapa, with Secretary Murari Prasad Kharel and Spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel overseeing operations across approximately 63 staff.

Name

NHRC

Legal name

National Human Rights Commission - Nepal

Website

https://nhrcnepal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal is a constitutional body providing free human rights protection, complaint handling, investigation, monitoring, and awareness services to Nepali citizens via digital platforms and a nationwide network of provincial offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Commission (Constitutional Public Service)

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law IGOs (BPADAAAG)

Keywords

• Human rights protection
• Complaint investigation services
• Constitutional human rights body
• Rights monitoring and awareness
• Trafficking rescue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NHRC Nepal is a constitutional autonomous body that delivers free human rights protection, promotion, and monitoring services to citizens. Its core offerings include complaint registration (online, hotline, in-person, mobile app), investigation and quasi-judicial adjudication of human rights cases, monitoring of human rights situations, rescue and rehabilitation support for trafficking victims, public awareness programs, and publication of reports and the Sambahak journal. All services are provided free of charge under its constitutional mandate.

Product overview

NHRC (National Human Rights Commission, Nepal) operates as a constitutional autonomous body established under Article 248 of the Constitution of Nepal 2072. The organization offers a unified platform of human rights services comprising an online complaint registration system, a 24/7 hotline service, mobile application, and an extensive network of 7 provincial offices and 3 branch offices across Nepal. The product portfolio also includes publications (annual/quarterly reports, thematic reports, bulletins, journals), media programs (radio/TV), and awareness initiatives. These offerings work together to fulfill NHRC's mandate of ensuring respect, protection, and promotion of human rights through complaint handling, monitoring, investigation, and public awareness activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Complaint Registration System A web-based complaint registration service allowing Nepali citizens to lodge human rights complaints online at any time, with parallel options for hotline intake, downloadable complaint forms, and in-person submissions at provincial and branch offices.
• NHRC Mobile Application An Android mobile application available on the Google Play Store that provides citizens with on-the-go access to NHRC services, complaint registration, and human rights information.
• NHRC Hotline Service A 24-hour, 365-day hotline service on +977-1-5010000 providing human rights complaint intake, information dissemination, and emergency response coordination for citizens.
• Audio Notice Board Service An automated telephone-based service on 1618-01-5010015 that provides recorded human rights information and updates accessible to citizens via phone.
• Publications (Reports, Bulletins, Books) A publication portfolio comprising annual reports, quarterly performance reports, thematic reports on trafficking and human rights, bulletins, newsletters, and books on human rights topics.
• Sambahak (Human Rights Journal) An academic journal on human rights published periodically, featuring research articles, studies, and analysis on human rights issues in Nepal (e.g., Vol 26, June 2026).
• Radio and TV Awareness Programmes Audio and video awareness programmes including the 'Simantakrit Aawaz' (Marginalized Voice) radio series, addressing human rights issues for disadvantaged communities in Nepali and Maithili languages.
• Provincial and Branch Office Network Decentralized service delivery through 7 provincial offices (Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim) and 3 branch offices (Khotang, Jumla, Nepalgunj) providing accessible in-person human rights services across all of Nepal.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Komnas HAM (National Commission on Human Rights, Indonesia): Indonesia's independent national human rights commission with monitoring, investigation, and mediation mandates. Comparable as a Southeast Asian NHRI with similar constitutional protection, broad complaint jurisdiction, and provincial representative structure.
• SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia): Malaysia's national human rights commission established under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999. Directly comparable as a Southeast Asian NHRI with quasi-investigative powers, complaint handling, and GANHRI accreditation focus.
• National Human Rights Commission of India: India's statutory National Human Rights Commission performing complaint investigation, monitoring, and quasi-judicial functions under the Protection of Human Rights Act. Directly comparable as a South Asian NHRI with similar constitutional mandate, provincial/state offices, and international treaty monitoring responsibilities.
• National Commission for Human Rights (Pakistan): Pakistan's federal National Commission for Human Rights established under the National Commission for Human Rights Act 2012. Comparable as a South Asian NHRI handling complaints, monitoring, and advocacy with similar constitutional framework and government funding model.
• Bangladesh National Human Rights Commission: Statutory NHRI of Bangladesh performing complaint investigation and human rights promotion under the National Human Rights Commission Act 2009. Directly comparable as a neighboring South Asian commission with similar regional human rights challenges and constitutional positioning.
• Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's national human rights institution established under the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act. Comparable as a South Asian NHRI with parallel complaint handling, monitoring, and advisory functions despite operating in different governance context.

Regional players

• National Human Rights Commission of Bhutan: Bhutan's National Human Rights Commission operating under a constitutional mandate in a neighboring South Asian jurisdiction. Comparable as a smaller-scale NHRI with similar constitutional foundation, complaint handling, and regional human rights context.

Broad incumbents

• National Human Rights Commission of the Philippines: Constitutional commission in the Philippines with extensive investigative, monitoring, and visitor powers on detention facilities. Comparable as a constitutionally established NHRI with broad mandate and quasi-judicial authority in the broader Asian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NepalNHRC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxUHiAmVFDviisfXadW8oVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NepalNHRC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nhrc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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