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The Constitution of Nepal came into force on September 20, 2015 (unofficial English language version; official Nepali version). Relevant constitutional provisions include the following:

• Articles 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 43 relate to various individual freedoms, including civil rights (right to life, dignity, equality and freedom, right to information, right to justice, right to social security, etc.) and political rights (rights to association, expression, and exchange of ideas, participation in the state system, etc.)
• Articles 17, 25, 29 33, and 34 outline economic rights (rights relating to opportunity for proper employment, freedom from exploitation, freedom from hunger, right to food security and food sovereignty, right to select one’s occupation, etc.)
• Articles 31, 35, 38, 39, and 40 guarantee social rights (rights to education, rights to health and medical facilities,  rights of children, rights of women, rights of Dalits, etc.)
• Article 26 and 32 guarantee cultural rights (rights to religious freedom, right to participate in religious cultural and traditional practices without hurting the sentiment and dignity of others).
• Part 3, Article 17 guarantees a set of freedoms for an enabling environment for civil society. Article 17(1) states “Except as provided for by law no person shall be deprived of her/his personal liberty.” Article 17(2) lists the following freedoms for every citizen:
  • Freedom of opinion and expression;
  • Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms;
  • Freedom to form political parties;
  • Freedom to form unions and associations;
  • Freedom to move and reside in any part of Nepal; and
  • Freedom to engage in any occupation or be engaged in employment, establish and operate industry, trade and business in any part of Nepal.

However, each of these freedoms is subject to a separate clause on “reasonable restrictions” on acts that may undermine a number of things, including the “nationality, sovereignty, independence, and indivisibility of Nepal;” “national security;” or the “harmonious relations” between federal units or people of different castes, ethnicities, religions, or communities. Article 51 outlines policies that the state will pursue, including “policies regarding social justice and inclusion.” It states that the government will adopt policies “involving NGOs and INGOs only in the areas of national needs and priority, by adopting a one-door policy for the establishment, endorsement, engagement, regulation and management of such organizations, and by making the investment and role of such organizations accountable and transparent.”

On January 23, 2016, Nepal amended the new constitution for the first time. Article 42, which addresses marginalized groups such as Dalits, ethnic and sexual minorities, and citizens in underdeveloped regions, was amended to specify that their employment in state structures and public service will be guided by the principle of proportional inclusion. Article 286 was also amended to require population to be the first priority and geography the second when determining the 165 electoral constituencies of the House of Representatives.

In 2020, a second amendment to Nepal’s constitution updated the country’s map to include Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani in Nepali territory. The amendment passed both Houses of Parliament and received approval from the President. However, these territories have remained disputed land since India remains in control of those lands.

Relevant national-level laws and regulations affecting civil society include:

• The Association Registration Act (1977) is the primary framework law for CSOs in Nepal.  Registration under the Association Registration Act is required for an organization to function legally.  Under the Act, an “association” means an association, institution, club, circle, council, study center, etc. established for the purpose of developing and extending social, religious, literary, cultural, scientific, educational, intellectual, philosophical, physical, economical, vocational, and philanthropic activities. It also includes friendship associations.
• The National Directorate Act (1961) (Rastriya Nirdeshan Ain 2018) aims to ensure that professional organizations and groups engage in both the development of their members and nation building, with pre-approval and consent from the government. CSOs registered under this Act include the Nepal Bar Association, Nepal Press Council, Teachers Union of Nepal, Nepal Federation of Journalist Associations and the NGO Federation of Nepal.  Unless formed by the government itself, any group wishing to register under this Act must apply and receive approval from the Cabinet through the relevant line ministry or be established or envisioned in the law. For instance, the formation of a single Teachers Union was envisioned in the Education Act.
• The Social Welfare Act (1992) governs the provision of “social welfare” activity and “social service” activity.  To receive foreign funding and implement programs with foreign support, local CSOs must receive advance approval from the Social Welfare Council.
• The Local Governance Act (2017) that replaced the Local Self-Governance Act (1999) encourages CSOs, including NGOs, user committees, cooperative institutions, and other social and community organizations, to work in coordination with local governments (Ward offices, Rural Municipalities, Municipalities, and Metropolitan cities). Several types of work require coordination and prior approval from the local governments, under clause 25 of the Act: (a) To carry out any kind of study, survey or programme only on the basis of an agreement with the local level; (b) To include its annual plan, programme and budget in the local level’s annual plan, programme and budget; (c) To adopt the joint monitoring and progress reporting system as designated by the local level. Local officials may halt the implementation of any activities an organisation conducts in violation of this clause. According to Clause 15 of the Act, the rural municipality and municipality may, while carrying out development works and service delivery related work at the local level, encourage the mobilization and promotion of users, private sector, community organisations, cooperatives and non-government sector within its area.
• The Company Act (2006) (paragraph 19, articles 166 and 167) provides the legal basis for registration of not-for-profit business organizations and consultancy companies. Registration requires at least five citizens coming together to promote any profession, business, intellectual, educational, social, charity, or welfare activities, with a non-profit intent.

In March 2023, the government of Nepal attempted to introduce a law to allow investigative agencies to record personal conversations on mobile phones through the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology’s drafting of a law to amend the Telecommunications Act. Sub-section 2 of Section 77 of the draft law provides a mechanism to obtain direct access to the systems of service providers by using modern technologies to access the information, but does not require a court order to record conversations. Recorded conversations must only be “about activities contrary to the sovereignty, integrity and national interest of Nepal and activities such as treason, crime or organized crime or criminal offense.” However, after widespread concerns, the government decided not to move forward with the Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (TERAMOCS), despite the instruction of Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) to Nepal Telecom and Ncell to immediately implement it from August 2023. It remains unclear what the path forward will be regarding this draft law.

The primary legal form for CSOs in Nepal is the association. Section 2 of the Association Registration Act defines an association as “an institution, club, circle, council, study centre etc. established for the purpose of developing and extending social, religious, literary, cultural, scientific, educational, intellectual, philosophical, physical, economical, vocational and philanthropic activities, and also includes friendship associations.”

In addition to associations, CSOs may also register as professional organizations under the National Directorate Act (1971) or as not-for-profit companies under the Company Act (2006). Despite these options, associations remain the predominant legal form, and therefore this report will focus on them.

Two main bodies regulate CSOs: the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the District Administrative Offices (DAOs) in 77 districts, and the Social Welfare Council (SWC). Registration with the DAO is mandatory for legal recognition, while registration with the SWC is required only for CSOs seeking donor funding.

The Ministry of Home Affairs lacks a central database. As a result, the total number of CSOs registered under the Association Registration Act is unknown.

Article 2 of the Income Tax Act 2058 (2002) recognizes a category of tax-exempt organizations that includes organizations of a “social, religious, educational or benevolent organization of public nature established with non-profit motive.” Legal identity alone does not guarantee access to these tax exemptions, however. CSOs must obtain a tax-exemption certificate from the Department of Internal Revenue (DIR). Many CSOs find DIR’s application of Article 2’s criteria to be unclear.

For organizations that do secure these certificates, income from grants, donations, and investments is exempt from taxation. The certificate remains valid so long as the organization continues to pursue the public benefit purposes outlined in its by-laws and does not engage in income-generating activities.

Several laws in Nepal ostensibly provide for civic participation through consultations, hearings, and other decision-making mechanisms. However, these provisions often lack specificity and leave wide discretion to government authorities in implementation, limiting their effectiveness in practice.

The Good Governance, Management and Operation Act, 2006 authorizes the government to consult with stakeholders and civil society “if necessary” before implementing matters of “public concern” (Article 20). Because the terms “if necessary” and “public concern” are undefined, officials interpret them inconsistently, leading to selective and often minimal consultation. Similarly, Article 28 allows for projects or programs to be implemented with the “direct participation and ownership of the people,” but the vague language inhibits effective implementation and enforcement.

The Local Government Operation Act, 2017 authorizes municipalities to create various policy and legal documents governing civil society affairs. As a result, nearly every CSO activity—including health care, education, agriculture, environmental conservation, and poverty reduction—falls under local jurisdiction. The Act requires ward offices, the lowest government unit, to facilitate participatory planning processes by engaging people to prioritize project needs and forming consumer committees composed of local residents to monitor projects. Local governments are also mandated to use social accountability tools, such as public hearings, social audits, and citizen scorecards, to provide opportunities for civic engagement. In practice, CSOs often provide technical expertise in formulating guidelines and facilitating such events to institutionalize participation. The Environment Protection Act, 2019 further mandates public hearings before preparing environmental assessment reports.

Despite such provisions, the government has made little effort to raise public awareness of these opportunities, and many local governments remain reluctant to engage CSOs meaningfully. Moreover, while some municipalities have developed constructive participatory planning processes, they are often manipulated by political elites, limiting the ability of marginalized groups to influence decisions.

Mandatory Registration

Article 3 of the Association Registration Act makes registration compulsory, stating that “no person shall establish or cause to be established any association without having it registered pursuant to this Act.” Failure to register can result in fines of up to NPR 2,000 (USD 14 as of August 2025) per member of the management committee. In practice, however, associations that operate informally at the local or district level are rarely penalized.

Permissible Founders

Section 4 of the Association Registration Act requires at least seven founding members, creating a barrier for smaller initiatives. In addition, only Nepali citizens can serve as founding members or members with voting rights, as citizenship certificates must be submitted with the registration application. This excludes foreigners from establishing or voting within associations, though they may join as honorary members without voting rights. The citizenship certificate requirement also restricts participation for many people who were born and reside in Nepal but lack citizenship certificates, effectively preventing them from serving as founders or full members.

Administrative Delays

District Administration Offices (DAO), which are responsible for registering associations, are not adequately staffed with competent professionals. This lack of capacity contributes to delays in processing applications, a problem exacerbating by the growing number of associations registering across the country.

Mandatory Re-registration

Associations are required to renew their registration annually. Renewal involves submitting a progress report, audit, minutes of the annual general meeting, and the plan for the coming year, along with a fee of NPR 500 (USD 3.50 as of August 2025). Organizations that fail to renew face incrementally increasing penalties. After five years, associations must pay an additional NPR 5,000 (USD 35) penalty, in addition to accumulated renewal fees. If renewal does not incur within five years, registration is automatically cancelled. As a result, organizations that voluntarily suspend activities for this long must pay accumulated fees and penalties to resume operations or re-register entirely—a burdensome and costly process.

Before renewing registration at  the DAO, associations must also obtain clearance letters from the Ward Office, municipalities, and other DAOs. CSOs have raised concerns about the rational for requiring multiple recommendation letters, particularly from other DAOs, noting that these requirements complicate the implementation of multi-site projects.

Reporting Requirements

Associations must report regularly to government agencies, including the District Development Committee and DAO, as part of their registration renewal. Annual audits are also required and must be conducted by certified accountants or auditors appointed by the general assembly.  Failure to submit the proper financial documentation to the DAO can result in fines of up to NPR 500 (USD 3.50) on each member of the management committee.

The Social Welfare Act reinforces these requirements for organizations affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). Section 22(2) requires audited financial statements, progress reports, and work plans to be submitted within six months of the fiscal year’s close. In addition, Section 18(5) grants the SWC broad authority to inspect financial accounts, cash, and assets of affiliated organizations at any time, raising concerns about intrusive oversight.

Dissolution

Section 14 of the Association Registration Act provides that, upon dissolution of an association—whether for failure to carry out its statutory function or “for any other reason whatsoever”—all assets are transferred to the government of Nepal. This raises two major concerns.  First, the law does not limit dissolution to clear, objective grounds, leaving wide discretion to authorities. Second, the automatic transfer of assets to the state applies even in cases of voluntary dissolution. International best practice, on the other hand, favors transferring residual assets to another CSO with similar objectives, particularly where an organization is recognized as serving the public benefit or is tax-exempt.

Foreign CSOs

Foreign CSOs may establish branch offices in Nepal under a general agreement with the SWC but must implement their programs through local CSOs via project-specific agreements. Each project requires approval from up to seven ministries, creating significant administrative burdens.

In August 2016, the Government of Nepal instructed all Chief District Officers (CDOs) to refrain from any activities in their districts that are organized by international NGOs unless  prior approval was obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The government justified this measure as necessary to ensure that CDOs are fulfilling their governance responsibilities.

Barriers to International Contact

There are no restrictions on cross-border communication, and CSOs are free to communicate and collaborate with international actors. However, prior government approval is required on a case-by-base basis to receive foreign funding. This process, described in the following section, remains a significant constraint on CSO operations.

CSOs in Nepal are legally permitted to access both domestic and foreign resources, but they must obtain prior approval to receive funding from the Government of Nepal or from outside the country on a case-by-case basis.

Under Article 16(1) of the Social Welfare Act, any social organization seeking assistance from the Government of Nepal, foreign governments, international organizations, missions, or individuals must submit a project proposal and application, with supporting details, to the Social Welfare Council (SWC).  The SWC is required to process applications in coordination with the relevant ministry or agency within 45 days.  In practice, however, the review process is often lengthy, because each funder must be vetted individually. Moreover, Article 16(2) of the Act prohibits approval of projects that are “against the national interest,” a vague and undefined standard that leaves broad discretion to authorities.

For smaller projects—valued at up to NPR 200,000 (USD 1,420 as of August 2025) that will be completed quickly—organizations are only required to notify the SWC in advance and submit a report within three months of completion.

Further restrictions have been introduced in relation to foreign aid. Since July 2012, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has required INGOs to register projects with the Aid Management Platform at the Ministry of Finance. CSOs report that the process is lengthy, bureaucratic, and susceptible to corruption. A subsequent Cabinet decision further mandated that all entities receiving foreign aid or loans seek prior “suggestions” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding another layer of control and delay.

CSOs must also obtain prior permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs before engaging in public fundraising.

The Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of opinion and expression, though this right is subject to reasonable restrictions under law.

Advocacy is not legally prohibited, and many Nepali CSOs actively pursue advocacy activities. There is, however, a perception that CSOs must remain non-political, which deters some organizations from engaging in activities that support or oppose particular government policies. CSOs that participate in public demonstrations to advocate for an issue may be vulnerable to accusations of engaging in political activity.

Freedom of speech is increasingly restricted, particularly on social media. Notable examples include:

• In April 2020, former secretary of the Government of Nepal, Mr. Bhim Upadhyaya, was arrested for allegedly committing cybercrimes, including misusing social media for character assassination and defaming the government and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. He was later released on bail of NPR 25,000 (USD 180 as of August 2025).
• In April 2022, several political parties and CSOs objected to provisions in the election code of conductissued by the Election Commission, claiming that the provisions curtailed freedom of expression. Section 4(q) prohibits sharing views or materials favoring or opposing anyone with the intent of influencing elections on social media. Section 5 restricts individuals working for CSOs and private companies from making election-related comments via electronic media.
• In the fall of 2022, Nepal Police detained comedian Mr. Apoorva Kshitiz Singh for a YouTube routine allegedly insulting the Newar, an indigenous community. He was eventually released on bail of NPR 250,000 (USD 1,780).
• In November 2022, the Election Commission warned “No Not Again” campaigners to remove social media posts containing photos of prominent leaders and to take down their Facebook page or face a five-year jail and NPR 100,000 (USD 710) fine under Article 47 of the Electronic Transaction Act. The warning followed posts urging voters to reject certain politicians. The Supreme Court of Nepal subsequently ordered the government not to take action against the activists.
• In November 2023, the Cabinet passed the Directives on the Operation of Social Networking 2023, requiring social media sites to open liaison offices in Nepal within three months and register with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. Platforms that fail to register may be shut down. The Directives also include a 19-point “not-to-do list” for users, prohibiting the posting of text, audio, videos, or images that spread hatred against any gender, community, caste, religion, profession, or any other particular group.

Section (17)(2)(b) of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that “every citizen shall have … the freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms.”  This right is restricted to Nepali citizens, in contravention of international law standards on freedom of assembly. The Civil Rights Act, 1955 similarly limits the right “[t]o assemble peaceably and without arms and ammunitions” only to citizens.

Section 17 of the Constitution further stipulates that the freedom to assemble may be subject to “ reasonable restrictions on any act which may undermine the nationality, sovereignty, independence and indivisibility of Nepal, or jeopardizes the harmonious relations subsisting among the people of various caste, ethnicity, religion, or communities, or incites racial discrimination, or untouchability, or disrespects labor, or any act of defamation, or contempt of court, or an incitement of offence, or is contrary to decent public behavior or morality.”

Although there is no law specifically regulating assembly or public gatherings, the Local Administration Act (1971) defines an “assembly/meeting” as “a group of twenty-five or more persons gathered with an intention in an organized or unorganized manner in a public place to address particular objectives.”

Time, Place and Manner Restrictions
The government may declare restricted zones in areas deemed sensitive for security reasons. In Kathmandu, assemblies are prohibited in front of:

• The Office of the President;
• The Parliament; and
• The Administrative Headquarters of the Government.

Content Restrictions
Assemblies organized by or concerning Tibetan refugees have been denied permission to assemble due to the Nepalese government’s adherence to China’s “One China” policy.

Counter-Demonstrations
When more than one group seeks to use the same public space, local authorities give first priority to the group that formally notifies the authority. Other groups are requested to select a different venue or modify their rally route. Thus, while notification is not formally mandatory, it becomes relevant in the context of competing demonstrations.

Enforcement
Despite the constitutional guarantee of peaceful assembly, there have been instances where authorities have used excessive force to break up demonstrations. Local District Administration Office and the Nepal Police maintain that force is used only when assemblies attempt to enter restricted zones or when demonstrations turn violent.

USAID closure harms pro-democracy development efforts in Nepal (August 2025)
Before the USAID closure, the US had committed $695 million in development funding to Nepal over five years, one-third of total funding in the development sector in Nepal, according to NGO Federation Nepal President Arjun Bhattarai. Much of this funding focused on health improvement, but it also contributed to projects aimed at strengthening civil society and local government systems. With the loss of funding, leaders of the development sector worry that civil society and democracy will suffer, and that new funding from countries like China and India will not prioritize these efforts.

Nepal Civil Society Conference concludes (September 2024)
CSOs in Nepal have called for actionable plans with accountability, equitable resource distribution, and stronger international commitments on peace, inclusion, climate justice, digital transformation, and youth empowerment, as outcomes of the upcoming Summit of the Future. The Nepal Civil Society Conference for the Summit of the Future, held on September 3, was organized by the United Nations Nepal (UN Nepal), NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), and the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN). The event gathered national and international civil society organizations, alongside representatives of women, youth, and marginalized groups, to discuss Nepal’s contribution to the Summit of the Future and how the Pact of the Future-its outcome document-can be leveraged to support Nepal’s development priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nepal’s Foreign Minister praises civil society’s role in development (September 2024)
In the Nepal Civil Society Conference for the Summit of the Future held in Lalitpur, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba lauded civil society’s role in the country’s overall development. Minister Rana said Nepal has accorded importance to the ‘Summit of the Future’ to be held along with the upcoming United Nations General Assembly and preparations are underway for the participation of the Prime Minister of Nepal in the summit.

Nepal police clash with pro-monarchy protesters (February 2024)
A clash between thousands of monarchist protestors and police took place in Kathmandu. The confrontation, marked by the use of rattan sticks, tear gas and water cannons, resulted in the forceful dispersal of the demonstration. This event underscores tensions between pro-monarchy and pro-republic factions in the Himalayan nation.

Free speech advocates decry social media directive (November 2023)
The government released the full text of the 15-point directive on the Operation of Social Networking 2023. This comes in the wake of a ban on the popular social media platform TikTok announced earlier this month. The directive, among other things, makes it mandatory for social media sites such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube to set up their liaison offices in Nepal. Free speech advocates oppose the government’s attempts to regulate social media through administrative measures and assert that a new law or legal framework enacted by parliament is needed for doing so. Second, they state that the new directive contradicts the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) on which it is based.

Nepal bans TikTok because of ‘disruption’ to social harmony (November 2023)
Nepal has decided to ban TikTok because the popular short video app was disrupting social structures in the South Asian nation, government officials say. A number of countries have placed restrictions on the use of Tiktok, which is owned by Chinese tech giant Bytedance and has more than one billion monthly active users, while India has banned it altogether.

Nepal’s UPR recommendations on freedom of expression and association (October 2023)
During the 3rd UPR Cycle, Nepal received 233 recommendations, accepted 196 recommendations, and noted 37 recommendations. Freedom Forum organized a follow-up discussion on the UPR on Freedom of Expression and Association, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the federal capital, Kathmandu, on August 11. Columnist and noted investigative journalist Namrata Sharma warned that if all sides concerned do not raise their voice on any issue of public concern on time, the State would gradually slide to tyranny.

Law to record conversations being introduced (March 2023)
The government has drafted a bill to allow the recording of personal conversations on mobile phones. Sub-sections 1 and 2 of Section 77 of the draft bill state that “Recording the conversation of any person, including revealing the identity and other details related to the service, can be obtained from the service provider for investigation.”

CIVICUS rates Nepal’s civil space as ‘obstructed’ (March 2023)
While concluding that civil freedom in Nepal is facing an increasing crackdown as in most other Asian countries, CIVICUS has rated Nepal’s civic space as ‘obstructed’. The CIVICUS Monitor report gave Nepal 46 of 100 points to keep the country in the ‘obstructed’ (41-60) category. The report states that Nepal saw a number of attacks against press freedom and police crackdowns against peaceful protests.

Has the Governmentt Placed the Suspended Chief Justice under House Arrest? (November 2022)
Suspended Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana has said that the government has prevented him from coming out of his residence by padlocking the main gate of his residence and deploying a huge number of police personnel outside his residence in Baluwatar. An impeachment motion was filed against Rana on February 13, 2022 and he was suspended as soon as the impeachment motion was registered against him in parliament. The impeachment inquiry committee of the House of Representatives is investigating the impeachment case against him.

Nepal’s New “Press Office” Is Pressing Democracy (October 2022)
On September 30, Nepal’s Election Commission, which is constitutionally charged with conducting and monitoring elections, officially inaugurated the Press Office. The Press Office will combat misinformation in the media by deleting content and punishing those spreading information deemed unacceptable. The Office includes the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau, the Nepal Army, the Advertisement Board, the Press Council of Nepal, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, and computer operators. This leads to reasonable suspicion of political motives to suppress unfavorable speech and press.

Press Office Manned by Security Personnel Monitors Media (October 2022)
Despite public criticism, the Election Commission inaugurated the Press Office comprising representatives from cyber units of the Nepal Army and the Nepal Police to monitor social and online media. Different media organizations including the umbrella body of Nepali journalists, the Federation of Nepali Journalists, have expressed strong objections to the election body’s move.

Election Commission has Stricter Code of Conduct but Lacks Monitoring Mechanisms (May 2022)

Don’t Act on the National Broadcasting Regulation Act (March 2022)

Impeachment Motion Against Chief Justice Rana (March 2022)

Government Told Not to Arrest Anyone for Negative Remarks (September 2021)

FNJ Condemned Gandaki Province Government Attempt to Restrict Media (August 2021)

Commission of Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Denied Investigations of the Non-profit Sectors (August 2021)

Freedom Forum Condemns Harassment of Journalists (April 2021)

Civic Space Blocked in Nepal (December 2020)

National Human Right Commission (NHRC) Concerned about Curbs on Free Speech (October 2019)

Government to Provide Grants for Organizations Working for Disabled (September 2019)

New bill empowers Chief District Officers to impose restrictions (September 2019)

Supreme Court Nullifies District Administration Office’s Order in Nepal Red Cross Society Case (September 2019)

Human Rights Watch Urges Nepal to Amend Laws That Undermine Freedom of Expression (September 2019)

Nepal Commits to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (July 2019)

NGO Federation of Nepal wants INGOs denied funds meant for Nepal (December 2018)

Nepal’s Communist Government Tightens Its Grip on Civil Society (October 2018)

UN rapporteurs question intent of Integrity Policy (July 2018)

Ministry retracts decision on NGOs’ (June 2018)

‘Maitighar Mandala will be protest free zone’ (June 2018)

Nepal ranks 2nd in South Asia, 106th in world press freedom index (April 2018)

Cabinet ratifies foreign visit rule for officials (April 2018)

Bill to bar judiciary, security agencies from taking foreign aid (April 2018)

CIAA seeks authority to probe private sector, NGOs (September 2017)

New law on the cards to make NGOs transparent (September 2017)

NGO/INGOs to be regulated under one-window policy (August 2017)

Aid agencies accuse Nepal government of hampering their work (April 2017)

US envoy critical of CSO Act (February 2017)

Chief District Officers restricted from participating in INGO Programs (August 2016)

TRC directive finalized (July 2016)

Attorney General aims to address concerns about transitional justice (July 2016)

NRA unveils manual to enhance skills of HR engaged in reconstruction (July 2016)

INSEC opposes deal (May 2016)

Civil society: Watchdog role (May 2016)

Nepal ranks second in South Asia in press freedom: Reporters Without Borders (April 2016)

Nepal Amends Constitution for the first time (January 2016)

Nepal Formally Adopts New Constitution Amid Protests from Minorities (September 2015)

Nepal Struggles to Craft a New Constitution (February 2015)

Donors and civil society find fault with new aid policy (August 2014)

Nepal government may pass anti-gay laws (August 2014)

Donors criticize government’s new foreign aid policy (July 2014)

Aid disbursement from donors on the decline (April 2014)

Pillay warns against attempts to grant amnesties (April 2014)

Constitution delay ‘exacerbating’ Human Rights Problem in Nepal (March 2014)