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June 29, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
The Children Left Behind
After allegations of fraud, the United States clamped down on adoptions from Nepal. But, this decision might make life worse for the children left behind.
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June 28, 2011 | TIME
Nepal: Escaped from the Sex Trade, Unable to Go Home
According to a report released by the U.S. State Department, about 12,000 Nepali children and women are trafficked to Indian brothels every year.
June 27, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Nepal: Reporting Overview
In this audio slide-show, reporter Habiba Nosheen provides an overview of her reporting on sex trafficking and gay and lesbian tourism in Nepal.
June 16, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Child Marriage: Documenting Sorrow
Stephanie Sinclair shares the experiences child brides face. She discusses the need for their voices to be heard and the challenges she faced as a journalist who witnessed their struggles and abuse.
May 27, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Sex Trafficking in Nepal: An Overview
Thousands of young Nepali girls are trafficked to neighboring India, where they are sold to brothels in cities like Mumbai and Calcutta.
May 26, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Adopting from Abroad: Why One American Woman Looked to Nepal
After facing the frustrating adoption process for single women in the U.S., Dee-Dee Milton turned internationally, to Nepal, to adopt her daughter Bina.
May 25, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
For CNN Hero, Fight Against Sex Trafficking Continues
Anuradha Koirala's campaign to end sex trafficking in Nepal garnered international attention. But despite her efforts, trafficking of young girls still plagues the country.
May 24, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Nepal's Pink Tourism Pitch
Nepal is celebrating 2011 as its official “Tourism Year” with the goal of bringing in one million visitors, including gay and lesbian tourists.
May 06, 2011 | Need to Know
Nepal’s Orphans in Limbo
After the U.S. suspended international adoptions from Nepal, some children are stuck in limbo between orphanages in Nepal and adoptive families in the U.S.
May 06, 2011 | Need to Know
Left in Limbo: To Adopt a Child
On Mother’s Day weekend, adoptive parents on the verge of bringing home a child from Nepal find themselves caught between two governments.
April 13, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Is Empowering Women Key to Eradicating Global Hunger?
As global food prices continue to remain high, experts says there is one often-overlooked solution for fighting hunger: women.
February 10, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Nepal: Corruption and Fraudulent Documents Set Hurdles for Adoption
Abuse of the Nepalese adoption system is a longstanding problem. Following accusations of falsified documents, unregulated orphanages, and rampant corruption, the U.S. suspended adoptions from Nepal.