1. Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
Media and Communication Officer,
National Human Rights Commission, Nepal
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2. 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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3. 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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4. HRJ Concept Formation
 Human rights sensitivity
All practices of journalism focus on this;
 Human rights journalism
Major focus on HR issues and principles
 Human rights reporting
General coverage of HR issues
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5. 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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7. 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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8. Journalism as HR Drive
 Voice of the voiceless
 Frontline defender of rights
 Watchdog of society
 Mirror of the society
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9. 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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10. acharya.bhanubhakta@gmail.com
bacha036@uOttawa.ca
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