Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
2-2026
Document Type
Master's Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Program
International Migration Studies
Advisor
Jamie Longazel
Committee Members
Els de Graauw
Subject Categories
Other Arts and Humanities
Keywords
Maiti Nepal, Anti-Trafficking, Nepal, NGO, Migration
Abstract
Human trafficking in Nepal is closely linked to labor migration, gender inequality, and weak state capacity. In this context, non-governmental organizations play a key role in anti-trafficking efforts. This capstone project examines Maiti Nepal’s approach to prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation, with focus on its work at border points and internal facilities provided to human trafficking victims. The study analyzes how Maiti Nepal functions as a quasi-state actor by addressing gaps in Nepal’s anti-trafficking framework, highlights challenges associated with limited inconsistent funding, uneven resource distribution, and support for survivors. The study argues that Maiti Nepal’s significance lies not only in its direct interventions, but in what its work reveals about the shifting responsibilities between the state, NGOs, and transnational migration governance.
Recommended Citation
Lamsal, Sushmita, "Filling the Gaps: Maiti Nepal and Anti-trafficking Governance in Nepal" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6566
