Bhanu Bhakta AcharyaMedia and Communication Officer,

National Human Rights Commission, Nepal

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Human rights

The respect, justice and wellbeing of a Human person is in the centre.

Human rights: the central component of society.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. (art. 1)

basic right or freedom to which all human beings are entitled… (art 2);

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Basic Principles

Do no harm All Rights for All All Rights are Equal Respect Dignity and Importance of

Person Shame Mobilization

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HRJ Concept Formation

Human rights sensitivityAll practices of journalism focus on this;

Human rights journalismMajor focus on HR issues and principles

Human rights reportingGeneral coverage of HR issues

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Objectives

To sensitize people on their rights and duties;

To build pressure on the State mechanism to fulfill their legal and moral obligations to people; (respect, protect, promote, fulfill)

To encourage people for collective bargaining;

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Participatio

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Non-discri

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Empowerment

Linkages to

HR standards

HRBA in Journalism

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Major Issues in HRJ Women (domestic violence, equal

opportunities, discrimination) Children (wellbeing and opportunities) Person with Disabilities (respect, care

and opportunities) Senior Citizens (Respect and wellbeing) Marginalized groups (Tharus, Tamangs,

etc.) Minorities (Rautes, 3rd gender, etc.)

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Journalism as HR Drive

Voice of the voiceless Frontline defender of rights Watchdog of society Mirror of the society

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Impacts It will help increase HUMAN SECURITY. It strives to maintain GOOD

GOVERNANCE. It will promote DEMOCRATIC VALUES. It will enhance ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT.

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acharya.bhanubhakta@gmail.com

bacha036@uOttawa.ca

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