Project Duration: 1 year (January 2025 – December 2025)
Operation Locations: Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, Banke District, Lumbini Province (Rupedia, Vanshar)
This project led by Maiti Nepal aims to prevent, intercept, and rescue women and children vulnerable to or victims of human trafficking, particularly across the Nepal-India border. The project focuses on cross-border collaboration, awareness-raising, shelter support, legal aid, and psychosocial care to ensure the protection and reintegration of survivors.
Major Objectives of 2024
- Rescue and Repatriate trafficked women and children from India and Nepal.
- Provide Shelter and Basic Services including health and psychosocial support.
- Raise Awareness on human trafficking and safe migration at border areas and in communities.
- Enhance Coordination with law enforcement and local committees to improve prevention and response.
- Foster Cross-Border Collaboration to strengthen surveillance and joint operations.