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In Nepal's Achham district, it is estimated that over 95% of girls and women are forced to go through 'menstrual exile', or 'Chhaupadi'. This tradition demands that women having periods be locked away for the duration.

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Even When I Fall

Nepal | 2020

The incredible story of Saraswoti and Sheetal, trafficking survivors who reclaim skills that once came at a high cost: they were slaves in Indian circuses - sold as children. Now freed, together they form Nepal's first circus. An intimate, beautiful film that harnesses the visual power of circus to give a unique perspective into the complex world of human trafficking.

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Nepal's Fake Orphan Trade

Nepal | 2020

Children in Nepal are forced to pose as orphans to attract foreign sponsors and volunteers. Although facilitated by exploitative traffickers, it is Western demand that is fuelling this egregious industry.

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Nepal's Children At Risk

Nepal | 2019

The vulnerability of Nepal's poorest children draws humanitarian workers from around the world. But some foreigners exploit the trust of young children, sexually abusing those they claim to protect.

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Nepal: The Great Plunder

Nepal | 2018

Mustang is one of Nepal’s remotest regions and boasts a rich cultural history. Yet holy sites are being ransacked at an unprecedented rate, and stolen artefacts sold to wealthy collectors and museums.

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Pani: Women, Drugs and Kathmandu

Nepal | 2018

In Kathmandu, life for female opioid addicts is hard. Shunned by society and with limited access to rehabilitation services, many turn to sex work and petty crime to survive. Living in the shadows, they endure a cycle of abuse at the hands of clients, drug dealers and corrupt officials. This powerful and intimate doc offers unique access into the lives of eight brave women, charting their strug...

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Rebuilding Nepal

Nepal | 2016

On the anniversary of Nepal's devastating earthquake, the rubble of ancient temples are shrines to Kathmandu's loss. Tens of thousands remain homeless - but as the country looks to a more democratic future, hope can still be found.

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