Nepali Speakers Link Social Justice with Ideal Families
- Feb 21
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Kathmandu, Nepal – To commemorate the World Day of Social Justice, UPF-Nepal hosted an event at the Peace Embassy Building in Kathmandu on February 21, 2026. Under the theme, “Social Justice through Ideal Families,” the program was jointly organized with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification-Nepal.
Mr. Prakash Babu Thapa, regional director of UPF-South Asia, served as MC and conducted the event with dignity and purpose. The program began with a musical performance by bright youth leaders from India and Nepal, creating a spirit of harmony and unity.
Distinguished speakers were then introduced and recognized, followed by welcome and opening remarks from Mr. Santosh Kumar Paudel, vice president of UPF-Asia Pacific. He emphasized that education is the key to social justice, highlighting the importance of civic sense and common sense as guiding principles for a just society.
Prof. Dr. ShreeRam Prasad Upadhyaya, professor of history at Tribhuvan University, explained that family structure plays a decisive role in shaping social justice. He asserted that ideal families can eliminate discrimination and foster equality.
Ms. Sita Neupane, a media personality, women’s activist and columnist at Khabar Hub, addressed issues of gender discrimination, patriarchy and cyber threats. She emphasized discipline, civic awareness and coexistence as essential values for justice in modern society.
Mr. Lila Nath Ghimire, a senior advocate, stressed that the state must deliver justice and provide opportunities for those unable to compete equally. He emphasized collective responsibility and envisioned a world where deprived individuals can live with dignity under the principle of one world, one family.
H.E. Madhav Dahal, former ambassador of Nepal to Australia, emphasized that social justice is the process of peace, which must begin and be practiced within ideal families.
Rev. Krishna Adhikari, regional director of FFWPU-South Asia and national leader of FFWPU-Nepal, reminded participants that justice and charity begin at home. He stressed the need for families to cultivate awareness of fundamental principles, moral values rooted in religion, and the development of heart. He called for unity across social, political, and religious realms to comprehensively address social justice.
The program concluded with heartfelt closing remarks by Mr. Prakash Thapa, who expressed gratitude to all speakers, performers, and participants. He reaffirmed the collective vision of realizing social justice through the foundation of ideal families.
All speakers converged on the idea that justice begins in the family, with education, moral values, civic awareness, gender equality, and collective responsibility serving as pillars for building just societies. The program embodied the vision of One World, One Family, aligning peace and justice with the ideals of family life.
The event was attended by 53 participants, including prominent leaders from diverse fields of society, making the commemoration a meaningful contribution to the global observance of social justice.
