INSEC PODCAST | THE LANDLESSNESS ISSUE IN NEPAL | SUSHIL PYAKUREL |EPISODE 48

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT | INSEC PODCAST – Episode 48 Welcome to the INSEC Podcast—a platform where the voices of human rights defenders, policymakers, researchers, and experts come together to discuss critical issues affecting society and advancing human rights, democracy, and social justice. Guest: Mr. Sushil Pyakurel Former Commissioner, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Nepal | Founding Chairperson, INSEC | Human Rights Defender For more than four decades, Mr. Sushil Pyakurel has dedicated his life to promoting and protecting human rights, democratic values, social justice, and human dignity in Nepal. As the Founding Chairperson of INSEC and a former Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), he has played a significant role in documenting human rights violations, advocating for marginalized communities, and strengthening democratic institutions. In this episode, Mr. Pyakurel shares his perspectives on one of Nepal’s most enduring social justice challenges-landlessness, housing rights, and the rights of marginalized communities. Drawing on decades of activism and policy engagement, he reflects on the historical roots of land inequality, the struggles faced by landless citizens, the legacy of bonded labor systems such as Kamaiya and Haliya, and the state's responsibility to ensure housing, livelihood, and dignity for all. Key Discussion Topics 🔹 Historical causes of landlessness in Nepal 🔹 Bonded labor systems and efforts toward their abolition 🔹 Housing rights, forced eviction, and human rights concerns 🔹 Challenges faced by landless Dalit and marginalized communities 🔹 Government policies and institutional responses to land-related issues 🔹 The role of civil society and human rights defenders in promoting social justice 🔹 Democratic governance, accountability, and inclusive development Mr. Pyakurel emphasizes that landlessness is not merely a land issue-it is fundamentally a question of human rights, dignity, equality, and justice. He advocates for comprehensive, rights-based solutions that address structural inequalities and ensure the meaningful participation of affected communities in decision-making processes. 🎓 Who Should Watch This Episode? This discussion is particularly relevant for: • Students of Law, Human Rights, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, and related disciplines • Secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students • Human rights defenders and social activists • Journalists and media professionals • Lawyers and legal practitioners • Researchers and policymakers • Civil society organizations and development practitioners ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed by the guest are solely his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of INSEC. The production team remains committed to professional ethics, social harmony, human dignity, freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights. 🎙️ Production Team Host & Script: Barun Bashyal (‪@barunbashyal3147‬ ) Script Review & Guest Recommendation: Madan Paudel Video Editing & Production: Suraj Dhakal Social Media Management: Govinda Tripathee & Gita Mali 📍 Produced by: INSEC (Informal Sector Service Centre) 📢 Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on human rights, democracy, governance, and social justice. If you found this discussion insightful, don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to INSEC Nepal for more engaging conversations and expert insights. #INSECPodcast #SushilPyakurel #humanrights #landrights #housingrights #socialjustice #democracy #nhrc #insec #nepal #Landlessness #dalitrights #humandignity #humanrightsdefenders #podcast