I met Rafique*, while he was taking a small break and drinking tea at the roadside. I was collecting life…
Action Research
Children’s Engagement with Exploitative Work in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Despite decades of interventions aiming to reduce child labour, children’s engagement with exploitative work remains widespread, particularly in South Asia….
Collecting life stories on the worst forms of child labour in Nepal
“Cover your face with a mask, sanitise, use gloves, and maintain a physical distance” is a new standard for human…
A chance to build trust and rapport in the global pandemic
The last 15 years has seen a massive expansion into Adult Entertainment Sectors (AES) in Nepal – not for one…
COVID-19: Learning in a virtual world
Who would have thought that 2020 would be so confined to a virtual world? When COVID19 started spreading in Nepal,…
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…
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…
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…