Initiative

Areas of Interest:

Awareness raising, mobilisation and empowerment

Contact Details:

Mr. Min Bahadur Shahi / Mr. Kushendra Mahat
Phone: +977-19-551506 (head office-Jumla)
+977-1-5530344/5530279 (contact office- Kathmandu)
E-mail: kirdarc@wlink.com.np

Postal Address:
Head office: Mahat Village Development Committee 1, Bijayanagar, Khalanga, Jumla, Karnali, Nepal
Contact office: P.O. Box 20842, Sanepa, Kathmandu Nepal

Web Links :

www.kirdarc.org

Date Added: July 2006
Last Reviewed: July 2006
Last Updated: July 2006

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Peacebuilding and Accountability Promotion in the Karnali Zone

An initiative working towards sustainable peace in Nepal by documenting and monitoring human rights abuses.

Description

The programme has been developed to raise awareness of peace, human rights and humanitarian laws among the conflicting parties (state and rebels), as well as among local people.

Aims / Objectives

The programme aims to create an environment conducive to peace, and to build the capacity of communities to protect and promote basic human rights in the Karnali zone.

How it is Articulated

Compiling data on human rights violations, particularly in connection with the conflict;
organising peace rallies;
publishing pamphlets on peace and human rights;
facilitating and mediating the rehabilitation of conflict victims.

Achievements / Learning Points

KIRDARC has been organising peace rallies and publishing pamphlets supporting peace. It has started to compile documentation of human rights violations and filing these cases. The Centre has played a key role as a mediator in the rehabilitation of displaced people.

Geographical Area of Operation

Karnali zone.

Funding Resources

Human Rights and Good Governance Programme (HUGOU) - Danida.

Stories

The Centre has been able to use only local people to implement all its initiatives.