Nepal

Nepal is a country in South Asia that is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and cultural heritage. The country is home to numerous ethnic groups and languages, and has a rich history and cultural traditions. Nepal is also one of the poorest countries in the world, with high levels of poverty, inequality, and political instability.

 

Zimbabweans on COS suffering in the UK: Part II
| |

Zimbabweans on COS suffering in the UK: Part II

Dr Masimba Mavaza Zimbabwean care workers are being tricked into coming to the UK by unscrupulous middlemen who withhold up to half their wages and force them to live in squalor. The scam, which plays on the acute shortages of nursing and care staff across Britain’s hospitals and care homes, has echoes of the debt…

Biden admin to fund $4M study linking climate change to child labor, trafficking in Nepal, grant docs show
| |

Biden admin to fund $4M study linking climate change to child labor, trafficking in Nepal, grant docs show

The Biden administration is funding a $4 million project to determine a connection between child labor and climate change in the South Asian country of Nepal. The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday announced the availability of $4 million in federal taxpayer dollars to be released through its Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) “to…

‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking
| |

‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking

July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…

How seasonal farm migrants to UK got caught in a debt trap
| |

How seasonal farm migrants to UK got caught in a debt trap

Migrant workers pick apples at a famr in Suckley, Britain, in October 2016. | Reuters When Raj heard British farmers were hiring seasonal workers from Nepal last year, he jumped at the chance to earn what he thought would be a sizeable income for his family. Having already worked in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, the…

Tarrant County 5 Stones June 2023 Meeting
| | | |

Tarrant County 5 Stones June 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our June 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this June consisted of some law enforcement updates and then a panel discussion of how trafficking and trauma interrelate.  Experts on the panel included Rev. Yevette Christy,  Servant-Survivor; Heather’Amelia Johnson, LPC; Mridu Adhikari, MSW; and Carolina Utz, CSC,…

Have questions about human trafficking after watching “Sound of Freedom?”
| | | | | | | |

Have questions about human trafficking after watching “Sound of Freedom?”

Coming to theaters nationwide on July 4 (search for tickets here), Sound of Freedom is a highly-anticipated film based on a true story of bravery and heroism. Produced by Angel Studios, this gripping movie sheds light on the dark world of human trafficking and the extraordinary efforts of one man to rescue children from its clutches.

Michigan organization combating child marriage and labor in Nepal
|

Michigan organization combating child marriage and labor in Nepal

(CBS DETROIT) –  A Michigan organization is working in Nepal to protect children vulnerable to discrimination and abuse. “It was a challenging trip,” said Heather Williams, the president of Silence Softly Speaks. Her Michigan-based organization works to combat the conditions that lead to human trafficking. In April, Williams traveled to Nepal. “In Nepal, what you…

DOJ indicts 8 suspects for human trafficking over Clark cyber scam hub
|

DOJ indicts 8 suspects for human trafficking over Clark cyber scam hub

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted eight suspects involved in the operations of a cyber scam hub in Clark, Pampanga where more than 1,000 victims were recently rescued. A resolution of the DOJ Prosecution Task Force on Trafficking Cases dated May 22 recommended the filing of human trafficking charges against the suspects for allegedly…

Egypt: Enhancing the Essential Role of Civil Society Organizations in Countering Human Trafficking
|

Egypt: Enhancing the Essential Role of Civil Society Organizations in Countering Human Trafficking

This regional workshop is considered the first of its kind involving CSOs at the MENA region level, with delegations from Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia, comprising of 21 participants (12 men, 9 women), and experts from Bangladesh, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Nepal. During the workshop, CSOs’ representatives from different countries are actively discussing experiences…