Maiti Nepal has been at the forefront of influencing policies and strengthening national frameworks to combat human trafficking in Nepal. Every year, on Bhadra 20 (National Day Against Trafficking in Persons), Maiti Nepal plays an active role in the national commemoration through awareness programs, rallies, and meetings advocating for a Nepal free from human trafficking and exploitation, particularly focusing on children and adolescents.
The Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2064, has laid a strong legal foundation to address human trafficking. Building on these efforts, Maiti Nepal continues to engage in policy dialogue and reform initiatives to strengthen implementation and ensure that existing laws remain responsive to evolving challenges. The organization regularly convenes National Consultations with concerned stakeholders to advocate for policy amendments that promote better protection, justice, and rehabilitation for survivors of trafficking.
Maiti Nepal’s policy and advocacy efforts are guided by national and international legal frameworks, including:
- The Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007 (HTTCA)
- The Labor Act, 2017
- The Bonded Labor (Prohibition) Act, 2002
- The Child Labor Act, 2000
- The Foreign Employment Act, 2007 (FEA)
- The Code of Penal Procedure, 2074
- The Palermo Protocol (ratified by Nepal in 2020)
Recently, Maiti Nepal hosted an Interaction Program on the Proposed Amendment Bill 2025 to revise the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2064. The event brought together members of the Women and Social Affairs Committee, lawmakers, law enforcement agencies, civil society representatives, and legal experts to share insights and recommendations aimed at strengthening the bill currently under parliamentary review.
Through continued engagement at both community and policy levels, Maiti Nepal remains dedicated to shaping evidence-based policies, reinforcing legal mechanisms, and advocating for the rights, protection, and empowerment of survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.