It’s estimated that worldwide there are currently between 20 and 40 million people who are exploited through forced labor, marriage and prostitution, according to the International Labor Organization. We take a look at the South Asian country of Nepal where as many as 20,000 girls each year fall victim to human trafficking. We discuss solutions and what more needs to be done to end this global human rights crisis.
Guest Information:
- Parbati Thapa, volunteer at the Rural Health and Education Services Trust.
- Sarah Bakker, director of operations for the American Himalayan Foundation.
- Heather Barr, acting co-director of the women’s rights division, Human Rights Watch.
Links for more info:
- National Human Trafficking Hotline Website
- U.S Report on Trafficking in Nepal
- Alliance to End Trafficking & Slavery
- National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
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