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The Human Rights Organization of Nepal (HURON) |
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Introduction
The
Human Rights Organization of Nepal (HURON) was one of the first
human rights organizations in Nepal. From its creation in 1988,
HURON played a pioneering role in the movement for the restoration
of democracy. A unique feature of HURON stems from its formation,
as it grew out of a mass-based people’s movement. HURON’s greatest
strength is in its membership, who represent all political
persuasions - left, right and center, and they are spread
throughout the country in 61 Districts.
From the beginning HURON has played a lead role in the process of
democratic change within Nepal, and in the protection of human
rights and civil liberties. HURON recognizes the political,
economic and social transition that the Nepalese society is
currently going through. In response took the dynamic changes
raking place in the society HURON is working towards building an
organization/movement that will be responsive to the emerging and
diverse human rights issues, as well as to support the
strengthening of the democratic process in the country at all
levels.
HURON is a mass based organization with 25,000 members. The
organization has district chapters in 61 districts of Nepal. The
organization was registered under the Chief District Office and
affiliated with the Social Welfare Council.
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