18 February, 2016
12th Anniversary of Maina Sunwar’s Killing Observed
Kathmandu, 17 Feb 2016: Commemorating the 12th death anniversary of Maina Sunuwar, the participants stressed to ensure prosecution to the perpetrators...
25 January, 2016
AF distributed sweaters, slipper and medicines for EQ Victims of Palpa
Kathmandu, 25 January 2016: As a part of providing psychosocial counseling and social support for earthquake victims in different earthquake affected...
14 January, 2016
Kavre Court Ordered to Revive Maina’s Case
12 January 2016, Kathmandu. Responding to the application filed by Devi Sunwar, Kavre District Court, Dhulikhel on 12 January 2016...
11 January, 2016
SC DENIES AMNESTY TO BALKRISHNA DHUNGEL
7 January 2016, Kathmandu. In its landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the government not to grant pardon...
5 January, 2016
Torture Survivor filed an application at DAO, Banke for Compensation
Banke, 05 January 2016: Torture survivor Bablu alias Nijamuddhin Seikh has filed an application at District Administration Banke for compensation ordered...
5 January, 2016
Appellate Court Ordered Full Compensation to a Torture Survivor
04 January 2015: For the first time Appellate Court, Patan has ordered full compensation for a torture survivor. Issuing an order...
5 January, 2016
AF Distributed 700 Sweater and Sports Materials for EQ Affected Children in Gorkha
Kathmandu, 05 January 2015: As a part of psychosocial counseling and social support program for earthquake victims, Advocacy Forum (AF) provided...
5 January, 2016
AF Organized Consultation Meeting on “Fair Trial and Implementation Status in Nepal”
Kathmandu, 04 January 2016: Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) organized consultation meetings on “Fair Trial and Implementation Status in Nepal” in December 2015...
23 December, 2015
SC ORDERS JUDICIAL CUSTODY TO THE PERPETRATOR IN CONFLICT-ERA CASE
Kathmandu, 22 December 2015. Revoking an order of the Hetauda Appellate Court, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered to remand...
15 December, 2015
AF Organized Workshop for Lawyers
Kathmandu, 14 December 2015: Advocacy Forum (AF) organized a second round of national level workshop on national and international litigation for...
7 December, 2015
AF Organized Consultation Meetings on “Proposed anti-torture Bill and Victims’ Concern”
Kathmandu, 06 December 2015: Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) organized consultation meetings on “Proposed anti-torture Bill and Victims’ Concern” in November 2015 in Kathmandu,...
4 November, 2015
At the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review NGOs call on Nepal to end impunity for torture and other serious human rights violations
Geneva, 3 November 2016.Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AFN), the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), REDRESS and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT)...
News
407Among the hundreds of cases documented, Advocacy Forum has selected altogether 15 representative cases that show an endemic pattern of obstruction of justice, brazen abuse or total disregard of the law and deliberate attempts to escape accountability. The cases are also selected on the basis of their availability of evidence and wider public appeal. AF launches campaigns with other national and international organizations to establish accountability in those cases with a view to opening the door of justice to thousands of other similar cases.
May 26, 2025
Orientation against Drug Abuse at Jayendu Child Reform Home
Banke, 26 May 2025: A one-day orientation programme against drug abuse was successfully conducted at the Jayendu Child Reform Home...
May 24, 2025
AF-organized National Workshop Calls for Urgent Reforms in Nepal’s Juvenile Justice System
24 May 2025, Kathmandu: A national workshop convened in Kathmandu on Friday highlighted critical gaps in Nepal’s juvenile justice system,...
May 9, 2025
Three-Month English Training Launched for Juveniles in Banke CRH
9 May 2025, Nepalgunj: A three-month English language training programme has been launched for 40 children in conflict with the...
