Sex crimes and tourism in Nepal

Sexual offences are committed against women tourists in Nepal by men working in tourism. The authorities do not remove known offenders from positions of trust. Women who speak out suffer repeated abuse and trauma. Since complaints are disregarded, these offences are widely denied. Describes an activist strategy on the Internet to persuade the Nepalese authorities and travel industry to take effective steps against the abuse of tourists. The author’s Website raises awareness of the problem. It contained, first, an interactive form to protest to the travel industry and authorities of Nepal, now it carries a request for victims of abuse to make contact. Aims to oblige the Nepalese to make changes in favour of women’s human rights, which will give leverage to press for an end to sex trafficking.