A few words about
Nepal Human Right Film Festival
Film Festival
It’s been a decade long journey. Since 2010, a regular film festival on human rights issues is itself an achievement. We are into 12th edition of the festival. Apart from two schedules in between sacrificed for the devastating earthquake of 2015, we have thrived ourselves towards the motive of defense of human rights in Nepal through cinema.
The agenda of human rights is a global issue endorsed by many countries around the world. Human rights include every aspect of economical, civil and political rights. The violation of human rights is still existent in the different parts of world. Nepal definitely had certain issues.
In Nepalese context, rights of women, Dalits, Madheshi community, indigenous peoples, children, are still the subject of human right assurance, which needs lots of advocacy and struggle. The freedom of speech and the press freedom are the issues none less.
Our Objectives
- To bring the compelling voices of the authentic victims to the platform through
- To motivate film maker to make films on human rights issues.
- To educate civilians about their rights through films made on thematic issues.
- To provide insight HR violation and abuses around the world for stakeholders.
- To bring out hidden issues of Human Rights Violations
- To bringing together film makers, HR Defenders and stakeholders for common
understanding of HR issues. - To encourage HR defenders and film makers make films for HR education,
advocacy for policy change issues. - To promote tourism through cultural exchange programs
Who We Are?
We are a dedicated human rights film festival in Nepal that has grown through a decade-long journey since 2010, now proudly reaching its 12th edition. Built on the belief that cinema can inspire awareness, empathy, and action, our festival uses the power of storytelling to highlight important human rights issues affecting Nepal and the wider world. Even after challenges such as the devastating 2015 earthquake, we have continued our mission with resilience and commitment, creating a platform where voices of justice, equality, and dignity can be heard.
We bring together filmmakers, human rights defenders, stakeholders, and communities to spark meaningful dialogue and understanding. Through films, we advocate for the rights of women, Dalits, Madheshi communities, indigenous peoples, children, and freedom of speech and press freedom. Our goal is to educate citizens about their rights, expose hidden violations, encourage socially conscious filmmaking, and support advocacy for positive policy change. At the same time, we celebrate cultural exchange and promote tourism by connecting Nepal with global perspectives through cinema.
