GENEVA - The Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Nicolas Levrat will conduct a visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal from 4 to 13 December 2025.
During his visit, Levrat will examine legislation, policies and practices affecting people belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. He will assess effective political participation, adequate education, access to justice and administration of criminal justice, including hate crimes and hate speech targeting minorities.
The Special Rapporteur will meet with Government officials, as well as representatives of minority groups, civil society organisations, religious leaders, and other actors. The expert will begin his visit in Kathmandu and travel across the country, including to the Madhesh province and the Karnali province. The visit is taking place at the invitation of the Government.
