Trafficking, particularly of women and girls, has been a serious problem since historic times in Nepal. Trafficking is considered as one of the most degrading, inhuman, criminal and exploitative activity. Human trafficking is an organized crime against humanity and gross violation of human rights not only within but also beyond the borders of the country. International mafia is involved in this racket because it is the third most profitable business throughout the globe. Similarly, in developing countries, due to lack of opportunities for better education and income, youths are attracted to foreign employment, which also lead to trafficking. Earlier, trafficking for commercial sexual purpose was limited to India only, whereas expansion of labour market has increased the scope for trafficking of women and girls for commercial sexual purpose as well as exploitation of both men and women in many other countries. Human trafficking has become the worst form of slavery in the contemporary world.
The district of Makwanpur is not an exception from this nexus-based criminal trade. Makwanpur is considered as one of the districts significantly affected by trafficking issues. Women and girls trafficked to brothels in India and children trafficked to circuses are the major issues of concern in Makwanpur. Youths have been victimized from the decade long armed conflict and the degrading condition of our political and economic situation. This has only encouraged our youth to migrate illegally/undocumented to foreign countries for employment purpose especially in Middle East and South East Asia.
The programs of F.Y. 2008/09 have been completed significantly. It was an initiative on creating awareness on anti human trafficking, safe migration, violence against children and women for the protection and promotion of the rights of the people. We incorporated a range of activities to meet the objectives of the project. The programme is carried out as per the planning of this fiscal year despite of many obstacles such as political instability and closed by many groups |
