Human trafficking is the exploitation of people for forced labor or sexual exploitation and an extreme violation of human rights . In Nepal , victims are commonly trafficked from rural areas to the urban centers . Trafficking for sexual exploitation is a highly profitable business that targets vulnerable populations . The earthquake in 2015 increased the risk for human trafficking due to increased vulnerability and a lack of security . Many children were separated from their families during the earthquake and were at greater risk for human trafficking . Men , women and children experience human trafficking and UNODC Global Report in Trafficking 2012 estimates that child victims , below age of 16 years , accounted for 36 percent of all trafficking victims in Nepal . People who are trafficked to perform forced labor typically become domestic servants , beggars , factory workers , mine workers , and are oftentimes forced into the entertainment industry , including in circuses and pornography . In addition , many children from remote , poor areas are trafficked into orphanages to extract money from wealthy foreigners who intend to donate money and volunteer with the children . 80 percent of these orphanages are located in Kathmandu , Pokhara and Chitwan , the most popular tourist spots in the country . However , 85 percent of children in these orphanages have at least one living parent
earthquake in 2015
April 2015 Nepal earthquake
Gender inequality in Nepal