Nepal
Strong Women
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal has guarantee the right of equality to women, however discrimination and problems against women manifest in a number of ways in Nepal. Women are treated as a commodity since a long-time. They are regarded as second-class citizen and discriminated against in social, cultural, economic and political fronts as well. They are so oppressed, exploited and dominated that they only play the stereotype role in the entire society. The trafficking of women is a more serious and deep-rooted problem in Nepal then we ever could believe.
Bhirma, 22, works as a singer in a bar selling her body to support her little baby. Thanks to the work of Worec and Icco she can find shelter and help at one of the many safehouses Worec has build. The young girls can leave there children at a safe place while they go to work at night.
See www.icco.nl for more information.
