Case Studies

Four girls rescued from being trafficked. On November 19th, 2020, a women’s group member from Jyamire informed ETSC Nepal about the disappearance of four adolescent girls aged 8 to 15. 4 girls were seen with bags and new clothes, heading hurriedly towards Kathmandu. It was discovered that a contractor had lured them with promises of jobs and education, exploiting their vulnerable situation due to school closures amid COVID-19. The suspicious nature of the opportunities raised concerns. ETSC Nepal alerted the police, local authorities, and human rights networks. With swift action, the girls were rescued from a Tata Sumo vehicle, and the contractor was detained for trafficking. These 4 girls were safely returned to their families after this