International Human Rights Day is being observed today with various events held nationwide to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

This year’s theme is "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now." The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs has announced plans to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to human rights.

These awards are funded by the Human Rights Award Fund, established under the Human Rights Award Fund Operation Regulation, 2075.

However, no awards will be presented this year, as the Ministry did not identify any recipients who met the necessary criteria and procedures.

Komal Bahadur Khatri, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry, stated that a study is currently underway to explore the possibility of increasing the award amount.