Women and children affected by the floods in Nepal are looking for safe places to live and maintain their privacy. Many of them are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
Living in Difficult Conditions
Karishma Tamang, a 26-year-old pregnant woman, is still searching for a safe place to live after the deadly flood in the Raswa area. She and her 4-year-old daughter have been displaced since the flood occurred.
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Karishma said, "Initially, we were housed in a covered hall in the Bidur municipality in the Nuwakot district, where hundreds lived together for days. Now we have moved to a temporary tent in the Barahachur area, but we still cannot sleep on rainy nights because the tent leaks." Her brother and two children have gone missing since the flood.
Need for Privacy and Security
Karishma pointed out the lack of proper toilets and said, "We need safe places to live, where we can cook our meals and feel comfortable." According to estimates, the flood on August 26, caused by the collapse of glaciers on the Nepal-China border, has killed about 1,450 people and left over 5,500 others missing.
Saibita Tamang, who lost her 5-year-old daughter, nephew, and niece in the flood, is also living in a temporary tent in Barahachur and spoke about the difficulties of collecting water and bathing in the open.
Save the Children Nepal has warned about the need to ensure the safety and privacy of girls and women in flood-affected areas. Aish Joshi, the organization's communications director, highlighted the lack of lighting and private spaces in the camps, stating, "Such situations increase the risk of insecurity and harassment."
The government of Nepal is also assessing the potential risks of trafficking and exploitation of children and is collaborating with organizations and local authorities to strengthen protective measures. Chakra Bahadur Budha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Women and Children, reported an increase in monitoring and awareness regarding gender-based violence and trafficking.
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