Pro Public

Founded in 1991, Pro Public is a non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu, Nepal working on democracy & civil society, human rights, justice & legal aid +5 more.

Pro Public (Forum for Protection of Public Interest) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Kathmandu, Nepal, founded in 1991 by environmental lawyers, journalists, economists, engineers, consumers and women's rights activists. It works to hold government bodies and other institutions accountable, raising concerns about corruption, red tape and irregularities. Its work covers good governance, conflict transformation and peacebuilding, protection of natural and cultural heritage, environmental justice, pollution control, gender justice and consumer protection. Its methods include research, advocacy, media campaigns, negotiation, public interest litigation, mediation and capacity building for local and grassroots organisations. Its stated mission is to increase access to social, economic, cultural, political and environmental justice for excluded, women and other marginalised groups in Nepal.