About Us
Freedom Forum is a non-governmental organization, working for institutionalization of democracy, protection and promotion of human rights, press freedom, freedom of expression and right to information in Nepal.
The organization was founded in February, 2005, barely few weeks after the infamous February 1 coup d’etat of King Gyanendra. A group of like-minded and democratically conscious professionals from media, law and academic backgrounds thought that something must be done to protect the hard-earned media and democratic rights in the country…readmore
Mission & Vision
Freedom Forum is a collective initiative of policy researchers, advocates and academicians committed to democracy, human rights, press freedom and equitable development of society or the nation.
Total freedom is the eternal desire of human civilization, and it is our firm conviction that nothing is more valuable than freedom…read more
News & Events
Two journalists awarded three months’ imprisonment on contempt of court case
The Supreme Court of Nepal handed down three months’ imprisonment each to Publisher Yubaraj Kandel and Executive Editor of an online news…
Press Releases
Contempt of court case against Nepal Bar Chair, absence of law leads to misuse of authority
The Supreme Court of Nepal filed a contempt of court case against the President of Nepal Bar Association, Gopal Krishna Ghimire, on…
Opinion
Amend Media Council Bill
Taranath Dahal The government registered the Media Council Bill at the National Assembly on April 25, 2024. The bill which was brought…