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

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Nepal 🇳🇵 Four reporters were harassed while covering news in Ranisain, Bajura. @ForumFreedom said authorities should "ensure the safety and security of journalists reporting from such sensitive areas."

https://t.co/wvTxX6TxP2

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

The government intends to establish National Integrated Digital Governance Platform that would eventually unify public services into single interconnected system & plans to draft new legislation on digital governance & personal data protection.
https://t.co/vu6ME8tj9T

@tndahal7

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

गणतन्त्र दिवसको सम्पूर्ण नेपालीमा हार्दिक शुभकामना!!

@tndahal7 @haribinod2 @sanjeebzee

[Namrata Sharma @NamrataSharmaP]

Although speaking & writing in #Nepal seems "free" compared to other #Southasian countries there are several data whichindicates that if we are not careful #pressfreedom & #safetyofjournalists is at risk here @CPJAsia @UNESCOKathmandu @southasiapeace @beenasarwar @SAWMSisters

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Panel Discussion:Media Law & Policy Reform
Former Chief Information Commissioner @sacharya139 presented paper on Nepal's Media Policy & necessary Media Laws reforms & Amendment

#democracy #PressFreedom #journalitsafety
@tndahal7 @FESinAsia @AnitaBindu @FNJNepal @TheRealKalamchi

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Panel Discussion: Senior journalist @NamrataSharmaP presented a paper on overall situation of press freedom and journalists’ safety in context of physical, digital and professional threats in context of Nepal.

#democracy #PressFreedom #journalitsafety

@tndahal7 @FESinAsia

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

@PrakashCPariyar

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Hon. Prakash Chandra Pariyar, also a press freedom fighter, addressing the seminar with his keynote speech- https://t.co/8jUHDwq9KY

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Happening Now: National Seminar on "Enabling Democracy Through Free & Safe Press"
#democracy #pressfreedom #journalitsafety
@tndahal7 @FESinAsia

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Happening Now: National Seminar on
"Enabling Democracy Through Free & Safe Press"
#democracy #pressfreedom #journalitsafety

@tndahal7 @FESinAsia

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Reporters were harassed & their reporting devices seized in Bajura, Sudurpaschim Province. FF strongly urges the concerned authorities to ensure safety & security of #journalists reporting from sensitive areas.

https://t.co/2pwaVFJtaR

@tndahal7 @IFEX @NepalNHRC @Hello_MoCIT

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

The stage drama 'Lucifer Rising' has been halted indefinitely following death threats against the director and actors of drama. FF draws attention of concerned authorities to ensure a safe environment for exercise of artistic freedom.

https://t.co/dXLf0F247G

@tndahal7 @IFEX

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Audit Oversight is adequate whereas Legislative Oversight is weak in Nepal - #OBS2025
Full Report:
OBSNepali 2025-https://t.co/Ci2KqgnChk
OBSEnglish 2025-https://t.co/34uTCOnC4o

#OpenBudget #BudgetAccountability #BudgetOversight

@mofnepal @OpenBudgets @tndahal7 @PM_nepal_

[Tara Nath Dahal @tndahal7]

@rti_nepal @suchanaayog @ForumFreedom @cijnepal
#RTI
#Investigativejournalism
#Publicinterest
#Accountability

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

Nepal’s push for digital transformation has long been backed by donor loans and grants, but repeated failures, institutional confusion and weak implementation continue to derail major projects. - a detailed reporting by @Sajana_B

https://t.co/7KAtEHIfdX

@tndahal7

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

FF report suggests- Promoting independent fact-checking skills of #media, CSOs & fact checkers, and increasing public awareness of #journalists’ rights are steps toward safeguarding democratic processes in Nepal’s evolving digital landscape.

Full report: https://t.co/CAJlrlcVqe

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

FF report highlights importance of supportive & inclusive laws on media reform along with collaborative efforts to make media viable and credible in Nepal.

Full report: https://t.co/lvVnysGH3e

@tndahal7 @haribinod2 @Hello_MoCIT @DOIB_Nepal1

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

A fourth amendment to TRC Act is necessary prior to the appointment process to address flawed provisions undermining criminal accountability, limitations in candidate selection & defects in the composition of search committee. - @CharanPrasai

https://t.co/G7aGV77kDY

@tndahal7

[SUBASH DAHAL @itsubashdahal]

प्रि-बजेट दस्तावेज परिमार्जन गर्दा नेपालको वित्तीय अनुशासन सुदृढ हुने मात्र नभई, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मञ्चमा नेपालको बजेट पारदर्शिताको साख समेत बढ्नेछ। यसले सरकारलाई स्वेच्छाचारी बजेट निर्माण गर्नबाट रोक्छ र संसद्‌लाई बजेटमाथि वास्तविक नियन्त्रण कायम गर्ने अवसर दिन्छ।

[Freedom Forum @ForumFreedom]

कर्मकाण्डी परम्परालाई तोड्दै आगामी आवको बजेट चक्रदेखि नै उल्लिखित व्यवस्थित ढाँचा र वास्तविक तथ्याङ्क विवरण समावेश गरी प्रि-बजेट दस्तावेज तर्जमा गर्नु नै वर्तमान आर्थिक सङ्कट व्यवस्थापनको पहिलो प्रस्थान विन्दु हुनेछ।
@tndahal7 @OpenBudgets @itsubashdahal
https://t.co/p7EooQ7buv