As Nepal approaches general elections planned on 5 March 2026, Amnesty International calls on all political parties and
candidates to place human rights at the centre of not only their election campaigns but also of the country’s governance
once they are elected. The Constitution of Nepal together with Nepal’s international human rights obligations provides a
strong framework; however, persistent failures in implementation, weak accountability, and political interference in
independent institutions by successive governments have continued to undermine the rule of law and the enjoyment of
human rights in the country.
Amnesty International urges all the candidates and contesting political parties to commit, at a minimum, to the following
10-point human rights agenda and clearly reflect these commitments in their manifestos and plans of action, enabling
voters to make informed choices.
