Nepali children in the aftermath: Traumas, tension and challenges

Being a developing land-locked country, Nepal has several issues of child’s protection, education and nutrition. Due to 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April 25, 2015, and 6.8 magnitude aftershock in May 12, the condition of... [ view full abstract ]

Being a developing land-locked country, Nepal has several issues of child’s protection, education and nutrition. Due to 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April 25, 2015, and 6.8 magnitude aftershock in May 12, the condition of Nepali children got rather worsened. Firstly, the presentation will deal with the health and wellbeing of the chldren in the aftermath. At this point, some heart-touchy evidences of disabled, malnourished and diseased children along with my own snaps will be discussed and displayed. Then, the post-quake traumas in the Nepali children will be highlighted. There are some techchniques being applied for coping with the traumas. Similarly, Nepali children are at the risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking due to the scattered temporary shelters and open boarders with India. Here, some reports and present status of the children regarding such risks will be shared. The growing domestic labor, child’s slavery in certain group of Nepalese people and parents’ maltreatment to the daughters will specifically be talked. The psycho-social part of the children are neglected and they are unwilling to attend school, share their pains openly and adjust friendly with others. The law and order in favor of the child’s rights have not been implemented fully yet. The devastating earthquake created the problems in the issues of children’s privacy, shelter, school, food and nutrition, labor, playfulness and physical and mental health. Some religious and cultural beliefs are also making the Nepali girl children victimized. If time favors, this will shortly be pointed at. Last but not least, the present status of Nepali children and impacts of the fuel crisis and transitional politics on the future of Nepali children will get the due attention.