PM Shah underscores collaboration to build human trafficking-free society
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for coordinated action by federal, provincial and local governments to build a society free from human trafficking and smuggling. He said Nepal is updating laws and policies, including an amendment bill aligned with the Palermo Protocol, to strengthen prevention and victim protection.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah stressed cooperation among all levels of government and concerned agencies to fight human trafficking and smuggling.
- He said human trafficking is an organized crime that is changing with technology, requiring stronger coordination and awareness campaigns.
- The government has registered a bill to amend the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007, to align it with the Palermo Protocol.
- Shah urged continued support from NGOs, development partners and other stakeholders to advance the anti-trafficking campaign.
