Freedom Forum

Freedom Forum is a non-governmental organization, working for institutionalization of democracy and protection and promotion of human rights.

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Nepal 🇳🇵 #OpenBudgetSurvey 2025 results are now live. (English and Nepali).👏

Full Report:
English: https://t.co/34uTCOnC4o
Nepali: https://t.co/Ci2KqgnChk

@OpenBudgets @mofnepal @PM_nepal_ @tndahal7 @NEPALNPC @OAGNEP @itsubashdahal

#OBS2025 #OpenBudge #BudgetAccountability

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Despite constitutional guarantee, #journalists in Nepal face physical, digital & economic threats.
Speakers at a seminar called for stronger protection mechanisms, active @NepalNHRC engagement & a dedicated journalist protection fund.

https://t.co/49MniEX5wp

@tndahal7 @IFEX

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

FF expresses serious concern over criminal sentences to journalists for their news reports. Imprisonment of #journalists for defamation is against the rights to #freedomofexpression and #pressfreedom.

https://t.co/TJvha9rI48

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

“Defamation should be addressed through civil law by determining appropriate compensation where necessary,” Executive Chief at FF @tndahal7 said. “Imprisoning a #journalist over defamation is highly objectionable.”

https://t.co/mWdhxv8VPC

#PressFreedom

@IFEX @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

A reporter was severely attacked while covering news on alleged irregularities in road construction in Dhanusha, Madhesh Province.

https://t.co/U4a6Fs5zoj

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC @ocs_p2

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

आर्थिक मन्दी, घट्दो विज्ञापन बजार, डिजिटल माध्यमतर्फ बढ्दो आकर्षण र नीतिगत सहयोगको अभावका कारण कोशी प्रदेशका विभिन्न स्थानमा रहेका १६ वटा सामुदायिक रेडियोसहित ४४ वटा एफएम रेडियोको प्रसारण बन्द भएको छ ।

https://t.co/N4W52kBZ1K

@tndahal7 @rti_nepal

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Municipal Chair threatens a journalist to reveal source of news exposing irregularities in procurements at the municipality in Achham, Sudurpaschim Province.

https://t.co/fagcbhZgJP

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC @rti_nepal

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Sustained collaboration among media organizations, civil society & state institutions is essential to advance media reform and strengthen #democratic governance in Nepal. - Executive Chief @tndahal7

https://t.co/49MniEX5wp

@IFEX @Hello_MoCIT @presscouncilnp

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

During a workshop on ethical framework for use of #AI in #media, Executive Chief @tndahal7 urged editors & regulators to adopt AI guidelines to data privacy and copyright issues, define "No-Go" zones & train #journalists.

https://t.co/agOpBpCUY7

@IFEX @DOIB_Nepal1 @Hello_MoCIT

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

FF is seriously concerned over the court's order against
@bizness_news to delete published contents. Issuing such order without basic verification of the accuracy of published news raises concerns regarding #pressfreedom.

https://t.co/VM59jlZAnW

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

While tying our highest score is great news, a score of 52 means budget transparency is still limited. It's time for Govt. to ensure consistent, timely, and public access to all budget documents! 🇳🇵💼
#20yearsofOBS #openbudgets #OBS2025

@tndahal7 @OpenBudgets @itsubashdahal

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

With growing use of AI in Nepali #media, editors have stressed the urgent need for an ethical framework to ensure the responsible, credible and human-controlled use of AI.

https://t.co/agOpBpCUY7

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC @haribinod2 @rti_nepal

[SUBASH DAHAL @itsubashdahal]

Public Participation remains the most challenging area for Nepal. Public participation scores have consistently lagged behind with highest recorded at just 31 in 2023 before slipping downwards to 28 in 2025.
@ForumFreedom @OpenBudgets
#20yearsofOBS #openbudgets #OBS2025

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Over 20 years, Nepal has improved budget transparency and oversight, but public participation remains low. True accountability needs a stronger civic voice in how public funds are spent! 🇳🇵💼
@tndahal7 @OpenBudgets @itsubashdahal

#20yearsofOBS #openbudgets #OBS2025

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Democracy depends on a free press. @ForumFreedom works daily to protect journalists' rights & digital freedom. AI is our new frontier, so we partnered with @presscouncilnp & Editors to conduct workshop on use of AI in journalism.

Full News: https://t.co/agOpBpCUY7

@tndahal7

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Saptari-based reporter @gorkhapatranews was attacked over a social media post about irregularities in local road construction.

https://t.co/ZmSw216bab

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC @NepalPoliceHQ

Photo: Dhirendra Shah's Facebook

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Some Snaps of the event
"नेपाली पत्रकारितामा एआईको नैतिक र जिम्मेवार प्रयोगका लागि 'इथिकल फ्रेमवर्क' सम्बन्धी सम्पादकहरुसँगको कार्यशाला "

#AIinJournalism #PressFreedom #press

@tndahal7 @presscouncilnp @haribinod2

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

FF's Taranath Dahal delivering a presentation on "पत्रकारितामा एआईका जिम्मेवार, नैतिक र विश्वसनीय प्रयोग" at the event.

#AIinJournalism #PressFreedom #press

@tndahal7 @presscouncilnp

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Happening Now:
नेपाली पत्रकारितामा एआईको नैतिक र जिम्मेवार प्रयोगका लागि 'इथिकल फ्रेमवर्क' सम्बन्धी सम्पादकहरुसँगको कार्यशाला

@presscouncilnp @tndahal7 @haribinod2

#AIinJournalism #PressFreedom

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Municipality Chairperson issued threat against a reporter for covering news about irregularities in the Kathekhola Rural Municipality in Baglung, Gandaki Province.

https://t.co/lXnWMG4USv

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC