Unwanted Pregnancies: The unimaginable pain of Nepali Gulf returnees- Part I (with video)

Unwanted pregnancies have emerged as a harsh reality for many Nepali women returning from foreign employment, especially those from the Gulf. In a deeply moving account, two young women returning from foreign employment share their struggles with unwanted pregnancies as a result of sexual exploitation by their employers or colleagues at work. Societal stigma and the lack of institutional support make this unimaginable pain of unwanted pregnancies very unbearable for them. Their stories, marked by abandonment, exploitation and resilience, underscore the systemic failures  in protecting Nepali women working abroad. The vulnerabilities of these migrant workers and their reintegration into society call for comprehensive policy, legal and emotional support.