Areas of Work

At the NPI, we address key challenges facing Nepal by working across multiple interconnected areas to promote justice, peace, and sustainable development. Our work is rooted in principles of human rights, inclusion, and community empowerment.

1. Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice

• Advocate for truth, justice, and reparations for conflict victims by engaging with local, provincial, and national governments.
• Strengthen community-based reconciliation efforts to heal divisions caused by past conflicts.
• Support the implementation of inclusive transitional justice mechanisms that uphold the rights of survivors and marginalized groups.
• Foster dialogue and collaboration between victims, policymakers, and civil society to ensure meaningful and sustainable peacebuilding.

2. Human Rights

• Promote the protection and realization of fundamental human rights, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities.
• Advocate for policy reforms that align with international human rights standards and Nepal’s constitutional commitments.
• Monitor and document human rights violations, providing evidence-based recommendations for action.
• Strengthen the capacity of civil society and grassroots organizations to advocate for human rights and accountability.

3. Climate Change Adaptation and Climate Justice

• Support communities in building resilience to climate change impacts, particularly in rural and vulnerable regions.
• Advocate for climate justice by ensuring that marginalized communities have access to resources, adaptation strategies, and decision-making platforms.
• Promote sustainable environmental governance and policies that balance conservation with social equity.
• Collaborate with local and international stakeholders to address the intersection of climate change, peace, and security.

4. Governance

• Strengthen democratic governance by promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making.
• Advocate for decentralized governance that empowers local governments and communities in policy formulation and service delivery.
• Enhance the capacity of government institutions to uphold human rights, social justice, and conflict-sensitive policies.
• Support initiatives that promote ethical leadership and good governance at all levels.

5. Civic Space

• Defend and expand civic space by advocating for freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.
• Support civil society organizations and human rights defenders in their efforts to engage in policy advocacy and governance processes.
• Monitor restrictions on civic freedoms and push for policies that create an enabling environment for activism and community engagement.
• Foster cross-sectoral collaborations to strengthen democratic values and active citizenship.

6. Access to Justice

• Work to remove legal and institutional barriers that hinder marginalized groups from seeking justice.
• Promote legal empowerment initiatives that help communities understand and claim their rights.
• Advocate for gender-sensitive justice mechanisms, particularly for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
• Engage with judicial and legal actors to enhance the accessibility, fairness, and responsiveness of justice systems.

7. Social Inclusion

• Promote the rights and dignity of historically marginalized groups, including women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, indigenous communities, Dalits, and persons with disabilities.
• Advocate for policies and programs that address systemic discrimination and promote equal opportunities.
• Support grassroots movements that amplify the voices of excluded communities in governance and development processes.
• Encourage inclusive economic and social policies that foster equity and social cohesion.

Core Values
At the NPI, our work is anchored in a strong ethical foundation and an unwavering commitment to justice, inclusion, and sustainable peace. These core values not only shape our strategic direction but also inform our day-to-day engagement with communities, stakeholders and partners. They serve as the guiding principles that define who we are and how we work.

1. Integrity
We at the NPI uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethical conduct, and accountability in all aspects of our work. NPI is committed to transparency in governance, financial management, and program implementation. We strive to create a culture where integrity is reflected in every decision and action. By consistently practicing what we preach, we earn and maintain the trust of the communities we serve, as well as that of our local, national and international partners.

2. Cooperation
Collaboration is central to our approach. We believe that achieving sustainable peace and social transformation are only possible through collective action and shared responsibility. NPI actively fosters partnerships with local communities, civil society organizations, government institutions, and international allies. Through these collaborative efforts, we build synergies, exchange knowledge, and enhance our collective impact, ensuring that our initiatives are inclusive, participatory and grounded in local realities.

3. Responsibility
We recognize our duty to act with accountability, care and diligence in pursuit of our mission. NPI is committed to ethical and responsive programming that respects the dignity, rights and aspirations of people we serve. We carefully assess the social, cultural and political contexts in which we operate, and we strive to ensure that our work leads to long-term, meaningful change. We take full responsibility for our actions and are continuously learning to do better.

4. Solidarity
Our work is rooted in deep empathy and a steadfast commitment to stand with marginalized communities, survivors of violence, and all those working toward justice and peace. Solidarity for us means more than support – it means active engagement in dismantling structures of oppression and creating opportunities for empowerment. We seek to amplify the voices of the excluded and co-create pathways to healing, reconciliation and resilience.

5. Intersectionality
NPI acknowledges that the experience of injustice and exclusion are shaped by the interconnected nature of people’s identities- such as caste, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. We commit to applying anintersectional lens in all our work to ensure that our policies, programs, and advocacy address the root causes and overlapping forms of discrimination. By embracing intersectionality, we aim to foster inclusive peacebuilding processes that leave no one behind.