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• Women and girls in Nepal face multiple burdens of violence – physical, sexual, emotional, and structural with digital (Social Media).
• Women also face discrimination and suffer stigma, shame, and social isolation if they seek care and support for the violence they suffer.
• 61 percent of Nepalese women victims forced to hide their problem of violence
• The highest percentage of women and girls experiencing GBV was in the 19-25 age group at 28.31 percent, followed by 14.24 percent in the 26-35 age group.
• Rapes and sexual exploitation are alarmingly on the rise. Nepalese women and girls from 11 to 25 years old are at high risk of trafficking.
• Traffickers continue to target young, uneducated individuals from traditionally marginalized castes and ethnic minority communities with limited economic opportunities, and then lure victims with promises of work or education.
• Observers report GBV, caste-based discrimination, child sexual abuse, and the absence of economic opportunities increase the vulnerability of many Nepalese, particularly women and girls, to trafficking.
• Traffickers target unregistered migrant workers, including the large number of young Nepalese women who transit India, or men and women who rely on unregistered recruitment agents.
• Traffickers reportedly take advantage of more relaxed pre-departure screenings at Kolkata and Chennai airports, or bribe Indian officials in New Delhi and Mumbai, to fly Nepalese migrant workers to third countries without proper documentation, which increases the workers’ vulnerability to trafficking.

 

Samrakshak Samuha Nepal (SASANE), held its annual review meeting for the year 2023 on January 28, 2024, Sunday. The purpose was to evaluate the progress made in 2023, gauge the project’s success in meeting its objectives, and pinpoint areas for enhancement.

The structured agenda of the meeting covered a thorough examination of the project plan and goals, an appraisal of the team’s performance, an assessment of the project’s impact on stakeholders, and a discussion on encountered challenges. Our Organization addressed issues with some of the project targets which we have planned to prioritize support for trafficked women aiming to address issues such as commercial sexual exploitation.

This highlights the challenges faced, including the complexities surrounding citizenship rights for women and girls who have been sexually exploited or trafficked. Without proper documentation, such as birth certificates and parental identification, these individuals are often denied access to necessities and opportunities. To address this issue, initiated legal actions have been taken to advocate for policy improvements that prioritize granting citizenship to those in need from our organization.

During the meeting, updates were provided by the SASANE team members regarding the project’s status, highlighting achievements, milestones, setbacks, and delays with relevant data and metrics showcasing the project’s effectiveness. Stakeholders present at the meeting shared their feedback on the project’s performance, offering suggestions for improvement and outlining their expectations for the upcoming year, along with guidance on achieving those objectives. It is provided to celebrate the organization’s successes and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the SASANE team.

In essence, while our organization remains dedicated to empowering women and girls, we acknowledge the complexities and obstacles inherent in our endeavors. There is a necessity to discover potential resolutions for the challenges encountered during the implementation of activities and programs that we set up to achieve the target. Through ongoing reflection and proactive measures, strived to adapt and improve our approaches to better serve our beneficiaries and achieve our mission of fostering sustainable opportunities and advocating for justice and equality.

 

 

The annual review meeting served as an opportunity to assess progress, identify areas for enhancement, and make necessary adjustments to the project plan or team structure. Additionally, it provided a platform to celebrate organizational achievements and recognize the efforts of the SASANE team.