Human Rights and Democracy
Grassroots awareness campaigns and rights-based education that help rural citizens understand and claim their rights, including the radio programme “मेरो आवाज मेरो अधिकार” (My Voice, My Rights).
Surkhet, Karnali Province · Established 2009
Empowering communities, protecting rights, sustaining futures.
HUREC Nepal works alongside rural and marginalised communities across Karnali to advance human rights, protect children, build peace and strengthen resilience to a changing climate.
- Established 2009
- Based in Surkhet · Karnali Province
- District Administration Office, Surkhet Reg. No. 508/2009
- Social Welfare Council, Kathmandu Reg. No. 28013/2009
- VAT registration Reg. No. 303947619
Who we are
About HUREC Nepal
Since 2009, the Human Rights and Rural Environment Protection Centre has grown into a community-rooted institution in Surkhet, combining local knowledge with nationally recognised frameworks so that the voices of marginalised communities are heard and acted upon.
Our Vision
A just, democratic and peaceful society where human rights are universally respected, the natural environment is preserved, and communities — especially youth and children — are empowered to lead pathways of sustainable development.
Our Mission
To promote human rights, democracy, peacebuilding, social justice and environmental protection through advocacy, awareness and capacity-building initiatives in rural communities of Nepal.
What we do
Strategic focus and thematic areas
Interlinked areas of work, each reinforcing a just, democratic and sustainable society.
Child Rights and Protection
Work against child marriage, trafficking, child labour and exploitation, including community-based child networks such as the Lali Gurans Child Network.
Transitional Justice and Mediation
Community dialogue, civic education and local mediation that reduce conflict and strengthen social cohesion, backed by affiliation with the Mediation Council of Nepal.
Environment and Climate Change
Awareness of sustainable rural environmental practices and the long-term impacts of climate change, helping communities build resilience for future generations.
Programmes
Programmes and projects
Community-led work across Karnali and beyond.
Community Scorecard Discussion Program under “PRAYAS Project”
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Our reach
Our Reach
5,423+
Children reached
2,895+
Youth reached
34,332+
People reached overall
11
Projects
6
Partners
8
Locations
Latest
News and updates
Community Scorecard Discussion Program under “PRAYAS Project”
Community Scorecard Discussion Held in Birendranagar under: 2024 With the support of the European Union, a discussion on the use of the…
16th Annual General Meeting of HUREC Nepal: 2025
16th Annual General Meeting of HUREC Nepal Concluded Successfully: The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Human Rights and Rural Environment…
16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence: 2025
Rally Held in Birendranagar Under the 16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence: A rally program was successfully conducted in Ward No. 1…
Legal Awareness Training: 2025
Two-Day “Legal Awareness” Training Successfully Concluded: The Human Rights and Rural Environment Conservation Center (HUREC Nepal), Surkhet, in collaboration with Ward No.…
Get involved
Empowering Communities, Protecting Rights, Sustaining Futures.
Volunteers are central to how HUREC reaches rural communities. Join a network of youth leaders, child clubs and community mediators working across Karnali.
Working together
Our partners
- Ayon Nepal
- EU
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- UNFPA
- VSO Nepal