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
Strong, collective advocacy imperative to protect and promote freedom of expression
“Strong and collective movement is essential to protect civic space which is shrinking day by day”, voiced participants univocally at a program…
Press Releases
Digital Freedom Coalition expresses concern over government’s warning of closing digital platforms
Freedom Forum, a founding member of the Digital Freedom Coalition, joins the members of Digital Freedom Coalition to express serious concern over…
Opinion
Press Freedom Under Attack in Bangladesh
By Rajesh Ghimire “I am underground in Dhaka. I need help.” I was torn between blocking a message on WhatsApp that seemed…