Rafeeque A. Siddiqui

Head of UNDP Field Office, Karnali Province, Nepal. ..My Opinions and Tweets are, obviously, very very personal..

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

A judicial workshop—organized today with OHCHR and the Judges Society, with support from Government of Sweden—brought together 40 judges from Nepal’s judiciary to exchange experiences in handling complex, business related human rights cases and build capacity to seek remedy for those most at risk.

Speaking in the event, Acting Chief Justice Rt. Hon. Sapana Malla Pradhan explained that Nepal’s Constitution already provides a mandate to the judiciary to ensure accountability for business cases. The task now is to define the conditions in which it can hold both state and private actors accountable towards advancing human rights.

@UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Julien Chevillard highlighted that a responsive judiciary is key to inclusive and rights-based economic development, and that UNDP is committed to support the judiciary in this initiative to ensure accountability and sustain public trust.

As courts increasingly address complex cases at the intersection of business and human rights, the role of judiciary is becoming critical in ensuring timely remedies for affected communities.
In Nepal, this priority is reflected in the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2023), which prioritizes strengthening access to justice, especially for workers, women, and vulnerable groups.

[Julien Chevillard @JulienPRChev]

Insightful visit to #JANTRA clinic in KTM. Good to see @GlobalFund @UNDPNepal supported interventions fully operational, exchange with outreach workers, management, staff on immediate priorities to end TB epidemic by 2035 🎯Impressive dedication in a tough funding environment👏

[Hanaa Singer-Hamdy @SingerHanaa]

Congratulation Dr. @SarmilaParajul2 for launching Ambassadors Club, IRGDD & #DiplomatMagazine
Shared my perspective on #multilateralism in the inaugural edition spotlighting @UN_Nepal upcoming🔑 priorities: #climateaction #SDG & 70 yrs of🇺🇳🇳🇵partnership.
🔗https://t.co/zUt9CJjZzV

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

UNDP Nepal is collaborating with @butwalmun to strengthen the municipality’s capacity for effective waste management and plastic circularity.

This partnership aims to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of Butwal’s environment, fostering a sustainable urban future.

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

🚜Empowering Farmers, Strengthening Markets!

With @Sida's support, UNDP has provided NPR 3.57M worth of equipment to 40 agricultural groups in Jumla district, #Nepal!

This boosts apple & bean production, and reduces post-harvest losses—driving economic growth & resilience.🍏🌾

[Hanaa Singer-Hamdy @SingerHanaa]

Nepal’s transition from LDC in 2026 will reshape its financing landscape. In the lead up to the #FfD4 pleased to co-organize a Multistakeholder Roundtable with @mofnepal on alternative/innovative financing instruments & role of dev/trade partners to support🇳🇵in making this shift.

[Pragyajan Rai @pragyajan]

Radhika Giri of Kalapani-8, Triveni Mun. takes pride in her agri. field & her  contribution to the mid-day meals of Shri Narsingh High School made possible wit water availability & conservation farming #Energy4food @NorwayinNepal @MofaJapan_en @KStorholt @UNDPNepal @libirdnepal

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by disasters—but they are also at the heart of recovery.🏗️

A decade after Nepal’s quake, @MichelleYeoh's reflections on women's resilience hold true. As Myanmar faces devastation, @UNDP’s focus on women & girls remains vital.

[Rafeeque A. Siddiqui @myrafeeque]

@Ayshaniee @UNDPIran Many thanks Ayshanie .. we all miss you here in Nepal …

[Pragyajan Rai @pragyajan]

Echoing our deepest sympathy from #Nepal for the loss. We stand ready to support @UNDPNepal @VijayaSinghUNDP

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

🚨 Nepal’s glacial lakes are a ticking time bomb!

Strengthening GLOF Early Warning Systems with real-time monitoring, multi-channel alerts & resilient infrastructure is crucial to protect lives & hydropower investments.

Let’s act now for a climate-resilient future! 💧

[K P Sharma Oli @kpsharmaoli]

हमासले बन्धक बनाएका नेपाली विद्यार्थी विपिन जोशीको रिहाइका विषयमा टर्कीका महामहिम राष्ट्रपति रेसेप तय्यिप इर्डोगनसँग टेलिफोनमा कुराकानी भयो। उहॉले रिहाइका लागि आफूले गम्भीर तवरले पहल गर्ने बताउँदै विपिनको परिवारलाई पनि यस विषयमा जानकारी दिन आग्रह गर्नु भयो ।

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

#HappeningNow

In #Pokhara, @UNDPasiapac DRD @C_Bahuet & UNDP🇳🇵RR @KyokoYokosuka join the ground-breaking of the Green Venture Zone.

This first-of-its-kind facility, funded by the Govt of Korea🇰🇷, will drive the circular economy through recycling and upcycling enterprises.

[Kyoko Yokosuka @KyokoYokosuka]

This #IVD2024 I am visiting Jajarkot, which was severely affected by the 2023 earthquake, with Maiko who works as @UNVolunteers in the post earthquake support provided by @MofaJapan_en .

[Kyoko Yokosuka @KyokoYokosuka]

This #IVD2024, we @UNDPNepal proudly stand with @UNVolunteers in expanding opportunities for those making a difference every day through actions.

Together, we’re driving progress on the #2030Agenda and building a fairer, more sustainable future for all. @UNVNepal

[Kyoko Yokosuka @KyokoYokosuka]

My first trip outside Kathmandu, in #Biratnagar, interacting with Univ students engaged in Community Legal Education for #Access2Justice. Their energy & passion are contagious! @NorwayinNepal @UNDPNepal

[UNDP in Nepal @UNDPNepal]

Peace and justice are essential for sustainable development.

At a legal workshop in Biratnagar w/support from @NorwayinNepal, UNDP🇳🇵RR @KyokoYokosuka emphasized on the need for Koshi Province to reach out to women & marginalized communities w/essential legal aid services. #SDG16

[Rajeev Bikram Shah @Rajevbs]

यूएनडीपी नेपालका फिल्ड अफिस प्रमुख रफिक सिद्धिकी र मातहतका परियोजना प्रमुखहरूसँग मन्त्रालयमा भएको भेटमा मन्त्री शाहले विकास साझेदार संस्थाहरूसँगको सहकार्यलाई प्रभावकारी बनाएर नतिजा देखिने गरी काम गर्नुपर्नेमा जोड दिनुभयो ।
https://t.co/FZnaEjoc2r

[Bikash Dash @bik_dash]

Watch this space for more information on the upcoming federal level showcasing and knowledge sharing event to be organised in Kathmandu on 14th August by European Union Support to Inclusive Federalism (EUSIF)/ UNDP Nepal.

[Ayshanie @Ayshaniee]

Courtesy call to the Hon'ble Minister Raj Kumar Gupta, Secretary and team @mofaganepal
Opportunity to take stock of our decades long collaboration and the way forward on early recovery work, local capacity development and @plgspmofaga
#servicedelivery