Media Monitoring Annual Report 2025
Body & Data began an annual review report of Media Monitoring in 2021 to analyse and initiate discourse on what kinds of content, incidents, and trends regarding digital rights were prioritised in Nepali media throughout the year. The initiative was also to...
Generative AI Use in Nepali Education
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute IQP team (Kaitlyn Barr, Peter Bragdon, Maxfield Diep, and Ishaan Patel) worked with Body & Data to develop guidelines that support Nepali students in using generative AI tools responsibly in their education. The team surveyed...
Media Monitoring May 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiRisk of Data Privacy and Protection Nepal is rapidly digitalizing its state infrastructure, yet it continues to treat da ta protection as an afterthought. As similar to previous months, this month too, we observed reports...
Media Monitoring April 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiOngoing Issues of Sukumbasi Settlement Sukhumbasis in Nepal have long been advocating for a dignified way of life as the Constitution of Nepal guarantees the rights to housing and social justice for all. However, with...
The Side Gig That Turned Into a Red Flag: My experience in the Digital Workplace
-asmeeta khadka Back in school, I wanted to earn my own money after getting into college. I liked the idea of not having to rely on my parents for every tiny little thing that I wanted to buy for myself. But once I got into college, I realized how difficult it is to...
Media Monitoring March 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiTechnology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Against Women in Politics The constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens, but the reality in its execution is different. When it comes to expressing...
Staying Connected To My Roots Through The Digital World: A Reflection
-Lungmying Lepcha Having read books about the Internet and reflected on how I have been engaging with it, I am venturing into writing about my experiences with the internet. This essay is about connecting with my identity with the help of the Internet, how it has...
Breaking Barriers, Byte by Byte: Disability, Gender, and Digital Life
-Asmita Devkota In an ableist world, the digital space has become more than just a convenience—it is a lifeline. For many, it is a platform of opportunities, but for me, as a girl with a visual disability, it is both a source of empowerment and a reminder of the...
Media Monitoring Observation and Analysis for February, 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiMedia Monitoring on Election Following the scheduling of the House of Representatives election for March 5, 2026, our media monitoring for February revealed a number of issues relating to digital rights and digital space....
Nepal’s Biometric Present: Governance,Accessibility and accountability
The NID card has been integrated into existing bureaucratic procedures, but the transition toward “smart” governance has lacked systematic planning and strategic direction. This, along with a traditional administrative mindset, has hindered the enrollment process,...