Nepal’s Digital Rights at Risk: Digital Freedom coalition Calls for Protection Social Media Ban in Nepal

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In a recent statement, the Digital Freedom Coalition expressed deep concern over the government’s plans to ban social media platforms without proper legal procedures or stakeholder consultation. The coalition, comprising 11 prominent civil society organizations, warns that such actions could severely undermine citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and access to information. The coalition emphasizes…

डिजिटल फ्रिडम कोलिसनको  प्रेस विज्ञप्ति

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२०८२ वैशाख १३ गते, काठमाडौं डिजिटल फ्रिडम कोलिसन सञ्चार तथा सूचना प्रविधि मन्त्रीमार्फत व्यक्त नेपालको संवैधानिक र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दायित्वहरूको पालना नगरी सामाजिक सञ्जाल सेवा प्रदायकहरूलाई सात दिने अल्टिमेटम दिई सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्लेटफर्महरूमा प्रतिबन्ध लगाउने सरकारी मनसायप्रति गम्भीर चिन्ता व्यक्त गर्दछ । यस्ता कार्यहरूमा पारदर्शिता र सार्वजनिक परामर्शको अभाव छ, जसले स्वेच्छाचारी निर्णय प्रक्रियाको बारेमा गम्भीर…

Regulation of Cyberspace: Lessons for Nepal

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Moderator  Laxman Datt Pant, Chairperson, Media Action Nepal Objective of the Session:- To understand international best practices in regulating cyberspace and apply relevant lessons to the context of Nepal. Scope of the Session:- Overview of global and regional cyber regulations and their impact. Case studies highlighting successful cyber regulatory frameworks from various countries. Analysis of…

Digital Freedom Defenders in Nepal Express Serious Concern on an arbitrary ban on TikTok in Nepal

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Expressing profound concern, the Digital Freedom Coalition, in collaboration with more than 30 civil society organizations, condemns the government’s decision to impose a blanket ban on TikTok. This collective denunciation characterizes the move as a direct violation of the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information, as enshrined in the constitution of…

National Symposium on Regulatory Framework for Cyberspace in Nepal: Challenges and Concerns

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The National Symposium on Regulatory Framework for Cyberspace in Nepal was jointly organized by the Digital Freedom Coalition and Nepal Bar Association in Kathmandu. The event was held in the context of the government’s preparation to re-submit the Media Council Bill and the Information Technology Bill, which were previously not passed due to disputes, controversy,…

High level discussion on Internet regulation in Nepal on the occasion of the Safer Internet Day 2023

High-level Panel on Internet Regulation in Nepal: Challenges and Recommendations for Comprehensive Reforms

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The High-level Panel on Internet Regulation in Nepal was organized on February 9, 2023, as part of the Safer Internet Day celebrations in the country. The event aimed to address the challenges and inconsistencies in internet regulation in Nepal, emphasizing the need for clarity and improved laws and policies. The panel discussed various perspectives and…

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Digital Freedom Summit 2022: Promoting Democracy in the Digital Age

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The Digital Freedom Coalition held its first Digital Freedom Summit on December 9th, 2022, with the theme “Promoting Democracy in Digital Age”. The summit was divided into four panel discussions, including “Democracy in the Digital Age: Political Perspective”, “Freedom to Connect: Infrastructure & Content”, “Digital Freedom and Civic Engagement”, and “Digital Economy: Road Ahead”. The…