25 Mar What’s next for Nepal? A discussion on the future of child rights in the light of the recent change of government

Thursday 2 April | 11am | Zoom

In the wake of Nepal’s recent historic elections, Child Rescue Nepal invites you to a crucial Zoom event exploring what’s next for the country and its children. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured a historic near two-thirds majority—an unprecedented achievement in Nepal’s modern political history. This marks a moment of potential for the country, but it also raises important questions: Can the new government deliver on its promises? And what does this mean for the children and young people that Child Rescue Nepal (CRN) works alongside?

To explore these pressing issues, we invite you to a special Zoom event featuring our three wonderful speakers Sonia Awale, Mansingh Waiba and Rajneesh Bhandari.

Sonia Awale, Editor of Nepali Times, will provide expert analysis on Nepal’s shifting political landscape.

With more than a decade of experience reporting on Nepal’s most critical issues—from climate change and migration to public health and governance—Sonia offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the nation.

Mansingh Waiba, one of CRN’s own rescued young people, will share his personal journey and his perspective on the political changes in Nepal. Mansingh was rescued from a carpet factory in Kathmandu at just 11 years old.

He is now studying Economics and working as an anti-trafficking officer for one of CRN’s partner NGOs. He has recently written an open letter to Nepal’s new Prime Minister, urging immediate action on child labour. Mansingh’s voice is an essential part of the conversation on Nepal’s future.

Rajneesh Bhandari is one of Nepal’s most distinguished investigative journalists, whose work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Al Jazeera, BBC Reel and NPR.

A Fulbright Humphrey Fellow and recipient of the Themis Speak-up Award for his contributions to press freedom, he is currently focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and investigative journalism—a timely lens through which to view Nepal’s rapidly changing media landscape.

This event will delve into what the election results mean for the future of child protection, trafficking laws, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard the rights of Nepal’s children.

Join the discussion

To join the call and receive event details, please email us at info@childrescuenepal.org.

We look forward to having you with us for this important discussion and exploring the implications of Nepal’s political shift on the future of child protection.