Posts By Nandita Baruah
Nepal’s Migrants Boost Economy, But Greater Protection of Rights is Needed
December 19, 2012
Yesterday, countries around the world marked International Migrants Day in recognition of the 214 million migrants on the move across the globe in search of better economic opportunity. No where is this recognition more important than in a place like Nepal…
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Economic Development | Governance | Human Rights | Law | Trafficking | Women's Empowerment
Countries: Bangladesh | India | Nepal
As Demand for Migrant Labor Grows, Opportunities for Women Emerge, But Risks Prevail
March 7, 2012
While in Saudi Arabia this week for bilateral talks, Nepal’s finance minister, Barsha Man Pun, made a much-needed request to Saudi Arabia’s government to grant amnesty for at least six months for illegal Nepali migrant workers.
Topics: Economic Development | Governance | Human Rights | International Women's Day | Regional Cooperation | Washington DC | Women's Empowerment
Countries: Nepal