Freedom Forum is deeply shocked to know the death of Chiranjivi Kafle, a founding member and former treasurer of Freedom Forum, He passed away while undergoing treatment for cancer at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj on May 25.
Late Kafle had actively involved in Nepali journalism for over two decades and was recognized as a tire-less advocate for press freedom, freedom of expression, and the right to information. His invaluable contribution to strengthening and institutionalizing democracy and good governance will be forever remembered.
He was also an associate Professor of English literature at Ratna Rajya Campus, Tribhuvan University. He had contributed in different capacities on the press freedom and free expression initiatives of International Press Institute’s Nepal Chapter and foundational years of Freedom Forum.
He is lived by his wife and a daughter.
Freedom Forum pays tribute to late Kafle and extends condolences to the bereaved family at this time of grief.
