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Effects of Prostitution

Feeling of inferiority in those who engage in prostitution
Physical and mental torture to women
Loss of prestige and dignity of the family and the community
It may spread sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc.

Prevention of Prostitution

Nepal and India border
Poverty alleviation programmes should be launched.
Priority should be given to women education and employment.
Every sector of the state should work together to fight against this problem.
Skill-based training should be given to girls and women.
Rescued girls should be provided with good jobs and training as an appropriate
alternative.

Effects Made to Check Prostitution

Various social service organization NGOs and INGOs have been working to make
people aware and free the trafficked girls. These organizations are giving free medical
treatment, rehabilitation and skill-oriented training to the rescued girls and also
provide good environment for readjustment in the society and family. The AATWIN
(Alliance Against Trafficking of Women and Girls in Nepal) is an umbrella agency
of fifteen other organizations working against girl trafficking and prostitution. We
cannot forget the role played by the Maiti Nepal. The Maiti Nepal provides counselling,
fooding, lodging and vocational training to the rescued girls.

Role of Maiti Nepal

Maiti Nepal was established in BS 2050. The founder
director of the organization is Anuradha Koirala. Since
1993 AD (BS 2050) this organization has been working
towards preventing trafficking for forced prostitution, rescuing flesh trade victims and
rehabilitating them. After rescuing women and children, this organization also works
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