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  • Public Health
  • Human Trafficking Studies

Background:

  • The 2015 Nepal earthquake caused widespread devastation, displacing thousands.
  • The chaotic aftermath of natural disasters creates vulnerabilities exploited by human traffickers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increased risk of human trafficking following the Nepal earthquake.
  • To advocate for integrating anti-trafficking measures into disaster response mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the post-disaster environment in Nepal.
  • Review of existing disaster relief and rehabilitation frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Natural disasters, like the Nepal earthquake, create conditions conducive to human trafficking.
  • Current disaster response mechanisms may not adequately address trafficking risks.

Conclusions:

  • Stakeholders (donors, NGOs, government) must implement robust anti-trafficking strategies.
  • Mandates for national relief and rehabilitation efforts should explicitly include preventing and combating human trafficking.