Prime Minister Balendra Shah Stresses Collaboration Against Human Trafficking

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for coordination among federal, provincial and local bodies to build a society free from human trafficking and smuggling. He said Nepal is pursuing policy and legal reforms, including a bill to amend the Human Trafficking and Smuggling Control Act to align with the Palermo Protocol.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah said cooperation among all levels of government and concerned bodies is essential to stop human trafficking and smuggling.
  • He said human trafficking is evolving with technology and is increasingly organized across borders.
  • The government has registered a bill to amend the Human Trafficking and Smuggling (Control) Act, 2064 BS in line with the Palermo Protocol.
  • Shah said policy and institutional reforms are being advanced to make anti-trafficking mechanisms compatible with Nepal’s federal structure.
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