On 25 – 26 November, 2010, over 300 Human Rights Defenders including the activists working for women’s human rights, LGBT and marginalized communities

gathered in Kathmandu to discuss issues related to security and protection of defenders, also marking the day of Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women.

Given that the commitments to human rights and ending impunity for past and present violations still remains rampant and largely ignored.

Nepal is a country which ranks 127th on the Human Development Index.