Who would have thought that 2020 would be so confined to a virtual world? When COVID19 started spreading in Nepal,…
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A ‘Cash Plus’ intervention for children in exploitative work
Social protection policies have been lauded for their many positive effects on children’s lives. Cash transfer programmes, in particular, have…
Let’s talk about human chains, not value chains
The term ‘value chain’ is often associated with business jargon of “design, production, marketing and distribution” and the activities it…
Where are children’s voices on the World Day Against Child Labour?
The World Day Against Child Labour serves as a stark reminder that not all children are equal and there is…
COVID-19, child labour and collapsing supply chains
As major retail outlets cancel orders due to global COVID19 lockdowns, the production of low-cost fashion has come to a…
In the COVID-19 pandemic how do children who work in the streets survive?
In recent weeks, countries across South and South-Eastern Asia, including Bangladesh and Nepal have implemented a raft of containment measures…
Extending the life and reach of research
Effective decision making in global development requires access to diverse, high quality, relevant evidence from a range of sources. However,…
Can children’s work be harmful and beneficial in Bangladesh?
‘So, what will you do in your new job, Mummy?’ – asked my 6-year old son as I started my…
Doing advocacy with a big ‘A’ and a small ‘a’
At the core of the Child Labour Action Research in South and Southern Asia consortium (CLARISSA) is the impetus to…
Why are we focusing on the Adult Entertainment Sector in Nepal?
In Nepal, we will particularly be focusing on the Worst Form of Child Labour (WFCL) in the Adult Entertainment Sector…