KATHMANDU: Amnesty International Nepal has elected new leadership during its 33rd Annual General Meeting held recently in Nawalparasi.
Bipin Budhathoki was re-elected as Chairperson for a second term, while the new board members include Puja Thapa, Mausam Karki, Alisha Mahat, Meena Thapa, Shachita Kuikel, Keshab Pokherel, Baikuntha Prasad Aryal, Lokendra Singh, Suman Kumar, and Hom Bahadur Adhikari.
In addition, members and coordinators for various statutory committees were also elected. All the newly elected representatives will serve a three-year term.
The two-day event, which took place on December 14 and 15, marked a significant milestone for the organization as it laid out its plans for human rights action in 2025, according to a press release from the organization.
Several key items were approved during the event, including the statutory reports for the fiscal year 2023/24, the annual human rights action plan and budget for 2025, and the appointment of auditors for the fiscal year 2024/25.
Additionally, a new National Board and statutory committees were formed, signaling a fresh chapter in Amnesty International Nepal’s governance.
The AGM was attended by over 150 participants, including 100 voting delegates representing Amnesty Nepal’s groups, youth networks, and individual members from across the country.
The event also saw the participation of Board and Appeal Committee officials, staff, former Chairs, volunteers, and observers.
