Loaded Nepal

Human trafficking, particularly the trafficking of women and girls, is a major issue in Nepal. Despite being a small country, Nepal is a major source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking. The majority of trafficking victims in Nepal are women and girls who are lured into forced labor or sexual exploitation, both within the country and across international borders. The reasons behind women and girls being vulnerable to trafficking in Nepal are complex and multifaceted, but poverty and lack of education are major contributing factors. Many women and girls come from poor and marginalized communities, and are often lured into trafficking with promises of decent jobs and better living conditions. The devastating earthquakes in 2015 also made many families vulnerable to trafficking as they were left with limited resources and opportunities. Another reason why women and girls are vulnerable to trafficking in Nepal is because of the cultural and social norms. The patriarcha...