Child trafficking: Nepal’s tragic phenomena
Eighteen-year-old Pushpa (name changed) was rescued from a brothel in the infamous red-light district of Mumbai, India by a joint-rescue team from Nepal and India and brought to a shelter home in Kathmandu last Friday.
Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Not all is well with ‘orphanages’
Not all is well with ‘orphanages’
Four months ago, 15 children were rescued from an “orphanage” in Kathmandu. Now they have all been reunited with their parents.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Children in Nepal orphanages 'at risk of abuse'
Children in Nepal orphanages 'at risk of abuse'
British teacher Sarah Robinson knew something was wrong even before leaving the orphanage in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in 2012 with her precious new daughter.
British teacher Sarah Robinson knew something was wrong even before leaving the orphanage in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in 2012 with her precious new daughter.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Child Welfare Group Issues Report on Impact of Nepal Adoption closure by U.S.
Child Welfare Group Issues Report on Impact of Nepal Adoption closure by U.S.
Armed with a new study, Both Ends Burning, a nonprofit organization focused on advocating children's right to permanent families, is urging the Department of State to reopen adoptions from Nepal, which have been closed to U.S. citizens since 2010.
Armed with a new study, Both Ends Burning, a nonprofit organization focused on advocating children's right to permanent families, is urging the Department of State to reopen adoptions from Nepal, which have been closed to U.S. citizens since 2010.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Social worker Dilsobha faces child molestation charges
Social worker Dilsobha faces child molestation charges
In a shocking revelation, investigations claim to have uncovered the evidence that social worker Dilsobha Shrestha , famed for her services to less fortunate lot—elderly and children, was involved in child sex molestation under the guise of providing them sanctuary. The Ravi Bhawan-based elderly home-cum-orphanage run by Dilsobha with the name of 'Aama Ghar' had been providing shelter to 53 children.
In a shocking revelation, investigations claim to have uncovered the evidence that social worker Dilsobha Shrestha , famed for her services to less fortunate lot—elderly and children, was involved in child sex molestation under the guise of providing them sanctuary. The Ravi Bhawan-based elderly home-cum-orphanage run by Dilsobha with the name of 'Aama Ghar' had been providing shelter to 53 children.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Protector turns predator
Protector turns predator
It has been disclosed that girls sheltering at Rupandehi’s Madhabaliya-4-based Abinash Foster Home were sexually exploited.
It has been disclosed that girls sheltering at Rupandehi’s Madhabaliya-4-based Abinash Foster Home were sexually exploited.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
NEPAL: HIV-positive children, orphans neglected
NEPAL: HIV-positive children, orphans neglected
In the village of Rakam in Dailekh District, about 700km northwest of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, 12-year-old Ravi* is living with HIV and has no idea if he will finish his education.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Child trafficking is rife in Nepal - legitimate orphanages suffer
Child trafficking is rife in Nepal - legitimate orphanages suffer
Due to widespread corruption and child trafficking, the Nepalese government currently has a freeze on international child adoption to Western countries. There have been rampant cases of abuse, false statements and fake documents.
Due to widespread corruption and child trafficking, the Nepalese government currently has a freeze on international child adoption to Western countries. There have been rampant cases of abuse, false statements and fake documents.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Children trapped between supply and demand
Children trapped between supply and demand
Kathmandu Valley has dozens of children's homes and orphanages, Thamel is plastered with fliers looking for volunteers and donations to help parentless children. Foreigners can often be seen holding their newly adopted Nepali babies as they dine in hotels.
Kathmandu Valley has dozens of children's homes and orphanages, Thamel is plastered with fliers looking for volunteers and donations to help parentless children. Foreigners can often be seen holding their newly adopted Nepali babies as they dine in hotels.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Profit, not care: The ugly side of overseas adoptions
Profit, not care: The ugly side of overseas adoptions
In rural Nepal, where the going rate for a healthy orphan is $5,000 (£3,000), some 600 children are missing. They were taken by agents who came to the villages promising that they would educate the children and give them a better life in the capital, sometimes for a steep fee. The children never returned.
In rural Nepal, where the going rate for a healthy orphan is $5,000 (£3,000), some 600 children are missing. They were taken by agents who came to the villages promising that they would educate the children and give them a better life in the capital, sometimes for a steep fee. The children never returned.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
How To Play God With The Lives Of Children - Baby LK Report For May 15th 2011
How To Play God With The Lives Of Children - Baby LK Report For May 15th 2011
This week:
A mass exodus of foster care providers in Connecticut...
Mariah Carey is accused of drinking and drugging in the Maternity Ward.
British Social Services fails another young girl...
And much much more.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
U.S. Still Suspects Fraud In Nepalese Orphanages
U.S. Still Suspects Fraud In Nepalese Orphanages
Last August, the U.S. government suspended adoptions from Nepal because it was concerned about fraud in Nepal's adoption system. The suspension left dozens of American families in limbo.
Last August, the U.S. government suspended adoptions from Nepal because it was concerned about fraud in Nepal's adoption system. The suspension left dozens of American families in limbo.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Orphanage operator held, kids rescued
Orphanage operator held, kids rescued
Police have rescued 20 children from Mukti Nepal, a Maharajgunj-based orphanage, and arrested its operator last week after finding that the orphanage does not meet minimum standards. The rescued children are aged between five to 15 years.
Police have rescued 20 children from Mukti Nepal, a Maharajgunj-based orphanage, and arrested its operator last week after finding that the orphanage does not meet minimum standards. The rescued children are aged between five to 15 years.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Parents caught in adoption dispute
Parents caught in adoption dispute
After investigating orphanages and adoption practices in Nepal, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services found no evidence of fraud but the families who are waiting for visas for their adopted children still must prove the children were really abandoned.
After investigating orphanages and adoption practices in Nepal, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services found no evidence of fraud but the families who are waiting for visas for their adopted children still must prove the children were really abandoned.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Nepali adoptions investigated; U.S. parents agonize
Nepali adoptions investigated; U.S. parents agonize
American adoptions of Nepali children were thrust into uncertainty when the U.S. State Department put the children's visas on hold. The U.S. wants to verify that the children were abandoned. Meanwhile, the adoptive parents wait and wait.
American adoptions of Nepali children were thrust into uncertainty when the U.S. State Department put the children's visas on hold. The U.S. wants to verify that the children were abandoned. Meanwhile, the adoptive parents wait and wait.
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Plan to rein in child welfare centres
Plan to rein in child welfare centres
Government authorities in Kaski district are preparing to rein in child welfare centres that have been operating illegally.
Government authorities in Kaski district are preparing to rein in child welfare centres that have been operating illegally.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Nepal: Adoption Suspension Leaves Children in Limbo
Nepal: Adoption Suspension Leaves Children in Limbo
A big question marks looms over the future of many Nepali children in various child homes in the country in the wake of the suspension by 11 countries of their child adoption programmes for this Himalayan nation.
A big question marks looms over the future of many Nepali children in various child homes in the country in the wake of the suspension by 11 countries of their child adoption programmes for this Himalayan nation.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Questions & Answers: U.S. Suspends Processing New Nepal Adoption Cases Based on Abandonment
Questions & Answers: U.S. Suspends Processing New Nepal Adoption Cases Based on Abandonment
Q. Why is the United States government suspending adoptions from Nepal?
A. The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have decided to suspend processing of new adoption cases from Nepal that involve children who are claimed to have been found abandoned, because documents presented in support of the abandonment of these children in Nepal have been found to be unreliable and circumstances of alleged abandonment cannot be verified because of obstacles in the investigation of individual cases.
Q. Why is the United States government suspending adoptions from Nepal?
A. The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have decided to suspend processing of new adoption cases from Nepal that involve children who are claimed to have been found abandoned, because documents presented in support of the abandonment of these children in Nepal have been found to be unreliable and circumstances of alleged abandonment cannot be verified because of obstacles in the investigation of individual cases.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Nepal's adoption system being abused: lawyers
Nepal's adoption system being abused: lawyers
Nepal's international adoption system is subject to widespread abuse, a group of legal experts has charged, almost two years after new laws intended to prevent malpractice were put in place.
Nepal's international adoption system is subject to widespread abuse, a group of legal experts has charged, almost two years after new laws intended to prevent malpractice were put in place.
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