UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants Felipe González Morales held a meeting with Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission Anup Raj Sharma and discussed a wide range of issues related to Nepali migrant workers.

According to the NHRC, Morales had appraised human rights situation of Nepali migrant workers living and working in India and steps taken by the commission in protecting their rights.

During the meeting, Morales had expressed concern over recruitment process of Nepali migrant workers, rehabilitation of the migrant workers upon their return from overseas, situation of refugees and steps taken by the commission in safeguarding their rights. On the occasion, Nepali migrant workers have failed to get overtime payment while working abroad. They also discussed about efforts being made by human rights organisations in the field to protect the rights of migrants in various countries, according to the statement.