The Punya Foundation has asked the Government of Nepal and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to explore the best option to save the lives of 12 women, who have been fasting to death since last Tuesday.
In a joint petition signed by 93 individuals from across the globe, and addressed to Nepalese Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai today, the Foundation said that the women demand that the authority listen to them.
“Unless Nepal government gives them a written commitment, they are willing to sacrifice their life,” said Dr Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal, Executive Director of the Foundation.
Punya Foundation and many people are extremely concerned over the deteriorating situation, according to the petition.
“We would like to request you to spend one minute to give your details below. Your concerns, in a form of an appeal shall be sent to UNHCR, Nepal government, embassies and international human rights watch for their immediate action to assist to stop this fast unto death immediately,” added Director Dhakal.
It further said that not only health of these women, but also health of nine children is at risk.
However, the petition also made it clear that the Foundation was raising the issue based only on health and humanitarian ground and not at political fronts.
Punya Foundation, registered in Adelaide Australia is a charity organization of Bhutanese. It is established with a slogan of ‘justice seeking through education and empowerment’.
