John Frederick - Himal Southasian

Mrs. B’s final farewell

Bandaranaike (1916-2000) The hand that stoked the kitchen fire, went on to rock a nation. What does she know of politics?" scornfully asked a cousin of the assassinated prime

By John Frederick

/ 1 Nov 2000

Deconstructing Gita

Gita Danuwar (above) was sold in Bombay by a cousin. After nine years, she is back in her home village near Kathmandu. Although she has HIV, Gita hoes her terrace

By John Frederick

/ 30 Sep 1998

South Asia’s sex trade myths

Nepal Nepal was the original maker of the myth of trafficking in the regional and international community. Gita and her drugged Frooti established the precedent in South Asia for heart-

By John Frederick

/ 30 Sep 1998

Human Rights Flavour of the Month

Rape for Profit: Trafficking of Nepali Girls and Women to India's Brothels Human Rights Watch/Asia 1995 This book is about tragedy, major tragedy. Unfortunately, Rape jar Profit

By John Frederick

/ 1 Nov 1995