Forum for Women, Law and Development

NGO · Kathmandu, Nepal

Verified on 3 August 2026

Non-profit established in 1995 that runs a pro bono legal helpline and provides free legal information and consultation by phone, in person and online on gender-based violence, trafficking, reproductive rights and citizenship.

Forum for Women, Law and Development is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Areas of work: family, criminal and prisoners' rights, civil rights and discrimination, human rights, women's rights. Languages: English and Nepali.

Areas

• Family
• Criminal & prisoners' rights
• Civil rights & discrimination
• Human rights
• Women's rights
• Children & youth
• Health

Languages

English, Nepali

Other structures in Kathmandu

• Advocacy Forum Nepal
• Blue Diamond Society
• CWIN Nepal
• Center for Legal Research and Resource Development
• Disability Human Rights Center Nepal
• Forum for Protection of Public Interest (Pro Public)
• ICJ South Asia Programme (Kathmandu)
• Informal Sector Service Centre
• Nepal Bar Association
• Public Defender Society of Nepal

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