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Bishal Gyawali1, June Keeling2, Per Kallestrup1
11Center for Global Health,Aarhus University (GloHAU),Aarhus,Denmark.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|September 16, 2016
Summary
Natural disasters like the Nepal earthquake increase the risk of human trafficking. A coordinated response from donors, civil society, and government is crucial to prevent and combat this illicit trade during disaster relief efforts.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Medicine
- 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.
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