Human Trafficking in Nepal: What Have Changed, and What Not?

Fulbright Alumni Association of Nepal (FAAN) launched Fulbright Lecture Series with an inaugural panel discussion on “Human Trafficking in Nepal: What Have Changed, and What Not?”, featuring Ms. Benu Maya Gurung (ED, AATWIN | IVLP), Ms. Rakshya Ojha (Team Leader, ABC Nepal | IVLP), and Ms. Dechen Lama (advocate | IVLP) as panelists. The panelists shed light on the complexity of human trafficking in Nepal.

Ms. Jony Mainaly (Executive Member, FAAN; LL.M., Duke) moderated the panel discussion.

The event took place at USEF Auditorium, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu.

Key takeaways from the discussion:

• Human trafficking is complex and multi-layered.
• The trafficking racket in Nepal is unbelievably strong.
• Human trafficking is not only about prostitution nor only about women and children. Men are also prone to trafficking although men in general do not accept that they are/could be victims.
• Some positive changes have happened but human trafficking business is ever changing. Anyone can be tricked into trafficking — anyone including well-to-do and well-educated ones.