Sex Trafficking in Nepal: A Review of Intervention and Prevention Programs

Sex Trafficking in Nepal: A Review of Intervention and Prevention Programs

Sex Trafficking in Nepal: A Review of Intervention and Prevention Programs

Trafficking of girls and women for the purpose of sexual exploitation is a problem worldwide, particularly in South Asia. This review focuses on Nepal-to-India sex trafficking with an examination of current anti-trafficking intervention and prevention programs. The activities of both governmental agencies and nongovernment organizations are described and critically analyzed. Suggestions for evaluating and improving interventions, and thereby reducing the trafficking of girls and women, are discussed.