01/03/2026
Press Statement
NFN Calls for Peace Amid Escalating Conflict
NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), a common platform of civil society organizations in Nepal, expresses seriously concern over the rising military tensions and escalating conflicts among countries including Iran, Israel, and the United States. NFN draws the serious attention of all concerned parties to the intensifying situation, and emphasizes that such developments are adversely affecting human rights, social justice, peaceful coexistence, world peace, and regional stability.
According to recent international reports, the United States and Israel have jointly carried out attacks on various cities in Iran, and in response, Iran has launched missile strikes. In the course of the joint attack, news has also been made public reporting the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Reports are coming in that there has been significant humanitarian loss among ordinary civilians due to the conflict. It has also been reported that at least 51 people were killed and dozens injured in an attack on a school in southern Iran.
More than two million Nepalis are residing in various countries of the region, and due to the current conflict, they are at high risk. Those Nepali citizens are demanding that the Government of Nepal ensure necessary assistance, coordination, and security in a timely manner, and NGO Federation expresses its solidarity with these demands and expectations.
Such a situation is likely to have a serious impact on regional and global peace and will also negatively affect the global economy. As Iran is one of the world’s major oil-producing countries and approximately 20%of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, it has been analyzed that the conflict could bring instability to the global market.
NGO Federation calls upon all concerned parties to immediately declare a ceasefire, halt violent activities, resume diplomatic dialogue, strengthen diplomatic initiatives, and seek a peaceful resolution under the leadership of the United Nations, making the role of the United Nations more effective.
We make a special appeal to the Government of Nepal to ensure the safety, rescue, necessary assistance, and access to information for Nepali citizens residing in conflict-affected countries. The protection of the lives, rights, and security of Nepalis living abroad is the primary responsibility of the state. Therefore, we request that necessary preparations and coordination be further strengthened for this purpose.
NFN remains firmly committed to the universal values and principles of human rights, social justice, coexistence, and world peace. We therefore urge all parties to renounce war and embrace a peaceful path toward dialogue, stability, and lasting peace.