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Unwanted Pregnancies: The unimaginable pain of Nepali Gulf returnees

Unwanted pregnancies have emerged as a harsh reality for many Nepali women returning from foreign employment, especially those from the Gulf. In a deeply moving account, two young women returning from foreign employment share their struggles with unwanted pregnancies as a result of sexual exploitation by their employers or colleagues at work. Societal stigma and the lack of institutional support make this unimaginable pain of unwanted pregnancies very unbearable for them. Their stories, marked by abandonment, exploitation and resilience, underscore the systemic failures  in protecting Nepali women working abroad. The vulnerabilities of these migrant workers and their reintegration into society call for comprehensive policy, legal and emotional support.
By Guna Raj Luintel/ Upendra Lamichhane/ Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Every year, Nepal receives approximately Rs 1.45 trillion in remittances, a lifeline that has kept the Nepali economy afloat for the past few decades. But there is a dark side to this otherwise bright remittance story. While remittances play a pivotal role in boosting the country’s economy, the stories of those leaving their homes and families to work abroad are full of pain and hardship that often go unnoticed.

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