Girls Trafficking and Prostitution

There are a number of social problems in our country. Among them, one is girl trafficking and prostitution. There are many brokers who are engaged in this trade. They go to the poor, jobless and simple minded people sympathize with them and assure them of the very lucrative job for their girls. The poor people are trapped and they give their consent. The girls are taken to brothels in India and sold where they have to give in prostitution. They have to serve several clients every day. The result is that they contract HIV/AIDS. They also have a deep mental wound. When they are no longer good for the flesh trade, they are turned away empty handed. At home, they are accepted neither by their parents and guardians nor society. Similarly, some girls are employed in household work where they work hard and are exploited. Some are sold to the factory owners to work there.

Causes

There are several causes of this social problem. The first cause is poverty. In the remote areas of our country, many people are poor. They do not get employment all the year round. They have to starve. It is easy for the broker to share them with the temptation of good income. They take the girls with them and sell them. The second cause is unemployment. In the country where educated people are unemployed, girls and women naturally cannot get employment. So they are easily persuaded by the traffickers. Thirdly, many people, especially women, and girls, are not aware of girl trafficking and the wretched condition of the girls sold to Indian brothels. They send the girls in the expectation of handsome salary. The social relationship with India is not less responsible. Brokers take the girls across the border on the pretext of visiting their relatives. Again, the border with India with India is open and security inefficient. They can cross anywhere and anytime. It is difficult to catch traffickers. Last of all, the government does not take any strict step to punish the traders heavily. So they are encouraged.

Prevention

This social problem needs several measures for the prevention. There should be public awareness which can be created by meetings, procession, and slogans in the rural areas. Newspapers should publish articles against girl trafficking. Teachers and students can do a lot it this matter. They should visit people door to door and make them alert. The government should enact strong law and enforce it effectively. Brokers should be punished sternly. Poverty reduction schemes should be launched by providing job opportunities. Women education and skill development training arevery necessary. Women employment and empowerment will also prove useful. There should be active surveillance of the police at the border.

Rescue

Many organizations and individuals are working in this direction. They have rescued many homeless women from the brothels, circuses and factories of India. Local people and police are assisting them in this operation. Fifteen organizations have formed Alliance Against Trafficking of Women and Girls in Nepal (AATWIN) to solve this problem. Mere rescue is not enough. Women who have returned home face many difficulties. They need rehabilitation because their parents and society do not readily accept them. Maiti Nepal provides them hostels and medical care. It provides them vocational training so that they can earn a living. They need love and affection. Girl trafficking is a serious problem and crime. Everybody should grid up their lions to eradicate it. Those who have been rescued should be treated well.