Operation Locations: Kathmandu, Jhapa, Chitwan
This initiative combats human trafficking and sexual exploitation by providing rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration services. It ensures survivors receive care, protection, education, and life skills to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
Key Objectives
- Rescue & Safety: Identify and rescue victims in coordination with law enforcement.
- Holistic Aftercare: Provide medical care, trauma counseling, and rehabilitation.
- Education & Skills: Equip survivors with education and vocational training for self-sufficiency.
- Family Reintegration: Ensure safe reintegration into families or alternative care.
- Awareness & Advocacy: Conduct outreach programs to prevent trafficking and exploitation.
- Empowerment: Support survivors in breaking the cycle of exploitation and building a secure future.
Summary of Key Activities
Investigations & Rescues (Jan–Dec 2024)
- Jhapa (Jan–July): 2 minors rescued (1 boy, 1 girl); 50 minors intercepted (14 boys, 36 girls).
- Chitwan (Jan–Dec): 4 minor girls rescued; 68 minors intercepted (67 girls, 1 boy).
- Kathmandu: 1 minor girl and 2 adult women rescued.
Aftercare & Repatriation
- 124 minors provided with shelter, counseling, nutritious food, and legal aid.
- Family counseling to raise awareness of trafficking risks and promote positive parenting.
- Safety assessments before reintegration to prevent re-victimization.
- Collaboration with local authorities for survivor protection and response to threats.
- Regular follow-ups to ensure continued support and stability.
Access to Justice
- Legal support provided to three survivors.
Reintegration
- Thorough assessments of survivors’ well-being and family environment.
- Family counseling to ensure safe reintegration and prevent trafficking risks.
- Close coordination with local authorities for survivor protection.
- Regular follow-ups to monitor survivors’ progress and provide additional support if needed.
Awareness & Prevention
- Taxi Driver Training (Sep 26, 2024, Chitwan): 33 transport workers (including 1 woman) trained on identifying and preventing human trafficking.