Board Members | Amnesty International Nepal

National Board, Appeal Committee, Nomination Committee, Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

National Board

Amnesty International Nepal’s General Meeting elects a National Board (NB) for a term of three years to oversee and guide its human rights work. The NB prepares policies to ensure the implementation of decisions of the Global Assembly (GA). Additionally, the NB follows recommendations and decisions taken at the General Meeting and ensures their successful implementation. It also reviews and evaluates the activities of Amnesty Nepal and its membership. The NB consists of a directly elected Chair, a directly elected Treasurer, and nine members elected by the General Meeting. The first meeting of the newly elected Board appoints the Vice Chairperson, General Secretary, and Deputy General Secretary. The NB also includes a minimum of three women and two youths, one of whom is female.

Bipin Budhathoki

Bipin Budhathoki

Chairperson

National Board

bipin@amnesty.org.np

Keshab Pokharel

Keshab Pokharel

Vice-chairperson

National Board

keshab@amnesty.org.np

Shachita Kuikel

Shachita Kuikel

General Secretary

National Board

shachita@amnesty.org.np

Pooja Thapa

Pooja Thapa

Deputy General Secretary

National Board

pooja@amnesty.org.np

Hom Bahadur Adhikari

Hom Bahadur Adhikari

Treasurer

National Board

hombahadur@amnesty.org.np

Alisha Mahat

Alisha Mahat

Member

National Board

alisha@amnesty.org.np

Baikuntha Prasad Aryal

Baikuntha Prasad Aryal

Member

National Board

baikuntha@amnesty.org.np

Lokendra Singh

Lokendra Singh

Member

National Board

lokendra@amnesty.org.np

Mina Thapa

Mina Thapa

Member

National Board

mina@amnesty.org.np

Mausam Karki

Mausam Karki

Member

National Board

mausam@amnesty.org.np

Suman Kumar

Suman Kumar

Member

National Board

suman@amnesty.org.np

Appeal Committee

The Appeal Committee is responsible for handling appeals related to decisions made by the National Board in relation to the dissolution and/or de-recognition of Groups and Youth Networks and non-renewal of membership. It ensures that all appeals are reviewed fairly and impartially. The committee operates under the guidelines set forth in the AI Nepal Appeal Committee By-law, 2006.

Devendra Kumar Sejuwal

Devendra Kumar Sejuwal

Coordinator

Appeal Committee

devendra@amnesty.org.np

Niki Karn

Niki Karn

Member

Appeal Committee

niki@amnesty.org.np

Sanjog Pokhrel

Sanjog Pokhrel

Member

Appeal Committee

sanjog@amnesty.org.np

Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee is tasked with identifying and nominating suitable candidates for various positions within Amnesty International Nepal. It ensures that the nomination process is transparent and inclusive.

Roshan Bajagai

Roshan Bajagai

Coordinator

Nomination Committee

roshan@amnesty.org.np

Kalpana Khadka

Kalpana Khadka

Member

Nomination Committee

kalpana@amnesty.org.np

April Adhikari

April Adhikari

Member

Nomination Committee

april@amnesty.org.np

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

The Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) is responsible for the planning, coordination, preparation, management and execution of Regional/Provincial Forums and Annual General Meeting. The PrepCom works closely with other committees and the National Board to align its activities with the overall goals and objectives of Amnesty International Nepal.

Bipin Budhathoki

Bipin Budhathoki

Coordinator

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

bipin@amnesty.org.np

Kabindra Nepal

Kabindra Nepal

Member

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

kabindra@amnesty.org.np

Nirajan Thapaliya

Nirajan Thapaliya

Member

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

nirajan@amnestynepal.org

Mausam Karki

Mausam Karki

Member

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

mausam@amnesty.org.np

Pratima Chapagain

Member

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

pratima@amnesty.org.np

National Board

Amnesty International Nepal’s General Meeting elects a National Board (NB) for a term of three years to oversee and guide its human rights work. The NB prepares policies to ensure the implementation of decisions of the Global Assembly (GA). Additionally, the NB follows recommendations and decisions taken at the General Meeting and ensures their successful implementation. It also reviews and evaluates the activities of Amnesty Nepal and its membership. The NB consists of a directly elected Chair, a directly elected Treasurer, and nine members elected by the General Meeting. The first meeting of the newly elected Board appoints the Vice Chairperson, General Secretary, and Deputy General Secretary. The NB also includes a minimum of three women and two youths, one of whom is female.

Photo Name Designation Email
Bipin Budhathoki Bipin Budhathoki Chairperson bipin@amnesty.org.np
Keshab Pokharel Keshab Pokharel Vice-chairperson keshab@amnesty.org.np
Shachita Kuikel Shachita Kuikel General Secretary shachita@amnesty.org.np
Pooja Thapa Pooja Thapa Deputy General Secretary pooja@amnesty.org.np
Hom Bahadur Adhikari Hom Bahadur Adhikari Treasurer hombahadur@amnesty.org.np
Alisha Mahat Alisha Mahat Member alisha@amnesty.org.np
Baikuntha Prasad Aryal Baikuntha Prasad Aryal Member baikuntha@amnesty.org.np
Lokendra Singh Lokendra Singh Member lokendra@amnesty.org.np
Mina Thapa Mina Thapa Member mina@amnesty.org.np
Mausam Karki Mausam Karki Member mausam@amnesty.org.np
Suman Kumar Suman Kumar Member suman@amnesty.org.np

Appeal Committee

The Appeal Committee is responsible for handling appeals related to decisions made by the National Board in relation to the dissolution and/or de-recognition of Groups and Youth Networks and non-renewal of membership. It ensures that all appeals are reviewed fairly and impartially. The committee operates under the guidelines set forth in the AI Nepal Appeal Committee By-law, 2006.

Photo Name Designation Email
Devendra Kumar Sejuwal Devendra Kumar Sejuwal Coordinator devendra@amnesty.org.np
Niki Karn Niki Karn Member niki@amnesty.org.np
Sanjog Pokhrel Sanjog Pokhrel Member sanjog@amnesty.org.np

Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee is tasked with identifying and nominating suitable candidates for various positions within Amnesty International Nepal. It ensures that the nomination process is transparent and inclusive.

Photo Name Designation Email
Roshan Bajagai Roshan Bajagai Coordinator roshan@amnesty.org.np
Kalpana Khadka Kalpana Khadka Member kalpana@amnesty.org.np
April Adhikari April Adhikari Member april@amnesty.org.np

Preparatory Committee (Prep Com)

The Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) is responsible for the planning, coordination, preparation, management and execution of Regional/Provincial Forums and Annual General Meeting. The PrepCom works closely with other committees and the National Board to align its activities with the overall goals and objectives of Amnesty International Nepal.

Photo Name Designation Email
Bipin Budhathoki Bipin Budhathoki Coordinator bipin@amnesty.org.np
Kabindra Nepal Kabindra Nepal Member kabindra@amnesty.org.np
Nirajan Thapaliya Nirajan Thapaliya Member nirajan@amnestynepal.org
Mausam Karki Mausam Karki Member mausam@amnesty.org.np
Pratima Chapagain Member pratima@amnesty.org.np