Articles by Freedom Forum
Nepal: Social activist assaulted for expressing his opinion
Freedom Forum condemns the act and urges authorities to ensure the safety of citizens.
Nepal: Speed up media reform
Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum writes about the state of free speech in Nepal.
Nepal: Freedom Forum lauds passage of Public Service Broadcasting bill
Freedom Forum had a role in conceptualising the bill to promote the role of public service broadcasters.
Lawmakers hear concerns from stakeholders on Media Council Bill
Stakeholders asserted that the measure should enhance media credibility rather than restrict media rights.
Nepal: Freedom Forum suggests points for lawmakers to amend Media Council Bill
Freedom Forum said the bill should foster journalistic practices and values rather than impose a government code.
Media entrepreneur Kailash Sirohiya arrested in Nepal
The arrest of the Kantipur Media Group chairperson was criticized as an act of harassment against critical journalists.
Nepal: Freedom Forum alarmed over shrinking civic space
Freedom Forum said the government should immediately lift the barriers on public spaces and guarantee citizen rights.
Nepal: Stakeholders urged policymakers to pass cyber-related laws that promote free speech
A roundtable forum organised by Freedom Forum tackled pending cyber-related laws and their impact on freedom of expression.