What is it about?
In South Asian countries like Nepal human trafficking, a form of modern slavery, is a common crime aggravated by factors such as poverty, political instability, illiteracy, unemployment, and climate change. Despite being a global problem, modern slavery is understudied and poorly understood in countries like Nepal.
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Why is it important?
This article reflects on the authors' collective experiences of over two decades of researching labour migration in Nepal. Victims of modern slavery are often exploited and can experience several /significant physical, psychological, or sexual, and reproductive health problems. Until recently, there has been little research around the need and opportunities for health promotion and education in this vulnerable group.
Perspectives
Our paper calls for more and better research into modern slavery in Nepal. Such research is crucial to help develop a range of social interventions, including health promotion ones, aimed those who have been trafficked and forced labour migration.
Prof. Edwin R van Teijlingen
Bournemouth University
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This page is a summary of: Returning Home to Nepal after Modern Slavery: Opportunities for Health Promotion, Journal of Health Promotion, December 2024, Nepal Journals Online (NepJOL),
DOI: 10.3126/jhp.v12i1.72713.
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