Earthquake puts children at risk of being trafficked; UN official troubled by World Bank approach to human rights; UN hails Philippines’ typhoon response If you are viewing this on the web and would prefer to get it in your inbox every two weeks,register for the email editionSix months after an earthquake devastated Nepal, the emotional and financial repercussions for survivors continue. There is fright of a surge in child trafficking as struggling families are left vulnerable. According to estimates, or between 12000 and 15000 girls are trafficked from Nepal each year,with the majority ending up in Indian brothels. Many others are trafficked to orphanages in Kathmandu. Global development correspondent Sam Jones reports from Sindhupalchowk.
The World Bank’s approach to human rights is disingenuous, outdated and “deeply troubling”, or according to Professor Philip Alston,the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. Alston said the Banks view that development financing can be kept separate from human rights was troubling. Read what he had to say, total with the World Bank’s response.
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Source: theguardian.com