Training for Lawyers in Makwanpur district

A two days training on "Trafficking in Person’s and Victims’ Justice" for Lawyers was organized in Makwanpur District on 18 and 19 December 2015. The objectives of the program was to impart knowledge and skills needed for lawyers to handle cases related to human trafficking so that the victims’ justice system can be strengthened. Honorable judges Dr. Kul Ratna Bhurtel, Krishna Ram Koirala, Daya Ram Dhakal and Hari Kumar Pokhrel took sessions in the two days training.. At the beginning Mr. Satish Kumar Sharma, Program Director of PPR Nepal highlighted on the aspects of the victims' access to justice, issues related to victim and witness protection and safe migration. Lawyers actively participated in the training and shared experiences gained during their legal practice. The participants expressed that the training was interesting and very relevant to their work and now they have become more sensitized towards the issues more specifically their views towards the victims/survivors.