After Disaster: Who Protects Children?
Summary
After the August 26 disaster, children in Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot are at risk of being separated from their families and losing proper care. The article urges local governments, schools and police to keep records, trace relatives and protect vulnerable children close to their communities.
Key Points
- Children in disaster-hit areas may be separated from parents, left unaccounted for, or exposed to exploitation after the August 26 disaster.
- Local governments should register rescued or displaced children and maintain clear records of their names, ages, homes and relatives.
- Schools, police and community members can help identify missing children and keep them close to familiar communities while families are traced.
- The article warns that child protection must be handled responsibly and not left to informal arrangements during relief efforts.
