#204: Sex Trafficking, Rape And Abuse: The Dark Truth About Nepal's "Untouchables"

<p>The Badi people have been considered the lowest class individuals in Nepal. Others have avoided them at all costs – believing that if they came into contact with a Badi person, their life would be doomed and bad luck would follow them. The Badi people were born into a world of degradation, prostitution and have been exploited in every way possible. This week I speak with Devisara Hannah Badi, an activist born into the Badi community, as well as Sarah Davison-Tracy, human rights advocate, author and speaker. I met both of these lovely ladies during my recent travels to Nepal, where I witnessed firsthand the neglect and discrimination Badi people face. In this episode, we talk about the harsh reality of being a Badi person, the prostitution, rape and sex trafficking most girls experience, and how Hannah wants to be a light in her community and save as many girls as she can from trafficking.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Discussion points</strong></p> <p>03:50 Introduction to Sarah</p> <p>04:45 How Hannah & Sarah met</p> <p>07:14 How Sarah learnt about the Badi community</p> <p>10:03 The Badi people</p> <p>13:40 The Badi village</p> <p>15:44 How Hannah found the courage to say no</p> <p>24:08 What makes Hannah different</p> <p>26:01 Where Hannah took the Badi girls she saved</p> <p>31:36 Laws protecting the Badi community</p> <p>34:35 What Hannah would change as Prime Minister</p> <p>37:30 Sarah’s thoughts on writing another book</p> <p>39:12 What needs to be done to get the government’s attention</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Show Sponsors:</strong></p> <p>Smartkas: Providing food security as a service <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/smartkastech/?hl=en">[https://www.instagram.com/smartkastech/?hl=en]</a></p> <p><br /> Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en">[https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en]</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p><strong>Spencer Lodge</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instag