A recent study led by The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with Shakti Samuha and New ERA, highlights the continued risks of child exploitation across sectors including entertainment, domestic work, brick kilns, and other labour settings in Nepal.Covering 14 districts across all seven provinces, the study examined the factors that place children at risk, their experiences of exploitation, access to justice and support services, and the challenges faced after rescue.The findings emphasize the need to move beyond rescue-focused responses and strengthen prevention, protection, rehabilitation, education, livelihood opportunities, and long-term reintegration.New ERA is pleased to contribute to research that brings evidence and the experiences of affected communities into discussions on stronger policies and programmes for child protection in Nepal.Read the full story: [Deshparadesh article](<a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://deshparadesh.com/2026/09/17158/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://deshparadesh.com/2026/09/17158/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>)[onlinekhabar] <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/09/2018637/unsafe-migration-exposes-children-to-poverty-and-illiteracy-high-risk-of-trafficking">(https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/09/2018637/unsafe-migration-exposes-children-to-poverty-and-illiteracy-high-risk-of-trafficking)</a>

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Child trafficking and exploitation do not end with rescue.