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

Key Initiatives

News & Events

  1. Journalist safety networks in seven provinces

  2. Call for improving transparency, citizen engagement and oversight in budget system of Nepal

  3. Lawmakers hear concerns from stakeholders on Media Council Bill

  4. Press Council Nepal takes action against 31 YouTube channels and social media pages

Press Releases

  1. धरानका मेयर साम्पाङद्वारा महिला पत्रकारमाथि कार्यकक्षमै धरपकड

  2. Release RTI activists unconditionally 

  3. FF notes arrest of four information seekers

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…

  1. Table media related bills

  2. 2024: A watershed moment for Nepali media

  3. Ensure justice to journalists

  4. Editorial: Pass the users’ committee rules/regulations