Cooperation urged to combat human trafficking
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged cooperation among all tiers of government and stakeholders to build a society free from human trafficking and smuggling. Minister Sita Badi and the National Human Rights Commission highlighted the need for stronger coordination, victim protection and better enforcement as Nepal remains on the US State Department’s Tier-2 watch list.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for coordinated action by federal, provincial and local governments to fight human trafficking and smuggling.
- He said technological change is altering trafficking patterns and that Nepal needs policy and institutional reforms aligned with international commitments.
- Minister Sita Badi urged all stakeholders to strengthen awareness, responsible technology use and inter-agency coordination.
- The NHRC said implementation gaps remain significant, while the US State Department kept Nepal on the Tier-2 watch list for the second straight year.
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