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> A Universal Court with Global Support > Ratification and Implementation > Universal Ratification Campaign > Universal Ratification Campaign: Nepal Universal Ratification Campaign: Nepal The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) calls on Nepal to take a major step forward in its commitment to international justice and the rule of law by acceding to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as soon as possible.The passage of a House of Representatives resolution directing the Government to accede to the Rome Statute on 25 July 2006 signaled a major development in post-conflict Nepal. Since then, top politicians and leaders have met with ICC officials and CICC representatives and have publicly reiterated their intention to proceed promptly with accession to the ICC. In joining the ICC, Nepal would further consolidate the rule of law and send a clear signal to the international community of its commitment to upholding the highest standards for international human rights. Even with the recent ratification by Bangladesh, Asia remains poorly represented at the Court, and greater Asian participation is needed to ensure that the ICC is enriched by the diverse legal cultures of the region. Currently, there are 7 states parties from Asia (Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Timor, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Tajikistan). While Thailand and the Philippines have already signed the Rome Statute, they have yet to ratify. Nepal’s accession to the Rome Statute would further strengthen Nepal’s domestic human rights legislation while helping to bring Asian expertise to this landmark institution. Take action now! Write a letter to the President to encourage him to ratify the Rome Statute as soon as possible! You might like to use the following letter as a guide. Please be sure to “cc” all contacts below when sending your letters. Every letter that you or anyone else outside the CICC Secretariat sends as part of this campaign should be written in an individual capacity and not on behalf of the Coalition for the ICC. This should also be observed by members of national or regional coalitions of the CICC. Send your letter to: H.E. RT. HONORABLE MADHAV KUMAR NEPAL Prime Minister of Nepal Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Singh Durbar Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4211000 Fax: 977-1-4211086 P.O. Box: 23312 Email: [email protected] H.E. SUJATA KOIRALA Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4416011 / 4416012 Fax: 977-1-4416016 / 4419044 Email: [email protected] HON. SUBHASH CHANDRA NEMWANG Chairperson Constituent Assembly of Nepal Singh durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4227480, 4200021, 4200200 Fax: 977-1-4222923 Email: [email protected], [email protected] MR. MADHAV PRASAD GHIMIRE Chief Secretary Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Singh Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4211000 Fax: 977-1-4211086 P.O. Box: 23312 Email: [email protected] HON. BHIM BAHADUR RAWAL Minister Ministry of Home Affairs Singha Darbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel :977-1-4211204 / 4211252 Fax: 977-1-4211246 E-mail: [email protected] HONORABLE BIDYA DEVI BHANDARI Minister Ministry of Defence Singa Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4211289 Fax: 977-1-4211294 HON. PREM BAHADUR SINGHA Minister Ministry of Law and Justice Singh Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4211987 Fax: 977-1-4211684 PROF. DR. BHARAT BAHADUR KARKI Attorney General Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4261548 Fax: 977-1- 4218051 HON. KEDAR NATH UPADHYAY Chairperson National Human Rights Commission Harihar Bhawan, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal Tel.: 977-1-5010015 Fax: 977-1-5547973 E-mail: [email protected] MR. RICHARD BENNETT Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal Silu Building, Chauni Museum Road, P.O. Box: 24555, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4280164 / Fax: 977-1-4670712 SAMPLE LETTER : Your Excellency, |
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