Highlights
UNICEF is working with the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Police to reduce the risk of trafficking through targeted actions and policy measures. At least 245 children have been prevented from being trafficked and unnecessarily or illegally placed in children's care homes.
Risks of landslides and floods due to the monsoon and inaccessible roads are now primary concerns of communities living in remote locations in the earthquake-affected districts. UNICEF has developed a contingency plan to address these risks.
The final report of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) estimates that the costs for recovery and reconstruction will amount to $ 6.6 billion, one third of the country’s GDP (nominal).
In light of this, the Government of Nepal is hosting a major international donor conference "Towards a Resilient Nepal" on 25 June in which 54 countries and donor agencies are expected to participate. According to the National Planning Commission the Government needs Rs 402 billion ($ 4 bn) for rehabilitation and reconstruction.