From 2005 to 2006, Martin led the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal.[1][2][8] In October 2005, the government of King Gyanendra put in place a restrictive media ordinance which resulted in Martin's office releasing a statement decrying it as "violat[ing] international human rights standards".[8] Martin also held the position of Personal Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal for support to the peace process, 2006–2007, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Mission in Nepal,[2] 2006–2009.