Bishnu Sapkota, PhD

Affiliation: Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Bishnu Sapkota is a Nepali researcher, educator, anti-human trafficking advocate, and social justice practitioner dedicated to advancing the rights, protection, and empowerment of trafficking survivors, women, children, and other vulnerable communities. His work integrates qualitative research, evidence-based advocacy, education, and community engagement to address the root causes of human trafficking, including poverty, gender inequality, unsafe migration, social exclusion, and climate-induced displacement. As a qualitative researcher, Dr. Sapkota specializes in human trafficking, survivor resilience, climate-induced trafficking, inclusive development, and community-based prevention strategies. His research emphasizes survivor-centered and rights-based approaches that inform policy, strengthen protection systems, and promote sustainable social change. He is committed to translating research into practical interventions that enhance resilience, improve access to education and livelihoods, and foster inclusive communities.

With extensive experience in teaching, research, and civil society leadership, Dr. Sapkota actively collaborates with government agencies, academic institutions, national and international organizations, and local communities to promote evidence-informed policies and effective anti-trafficking responses. His vision is to contribute to a trafficking-free, equitable, and inclusive society where every individual can live with dignity, safety, justice, and equal opportunity.

Research Interests:

  • Climate Change-Induced Human Trafficking and Exploitation

  • Climate Displacement, Unsafe Migration, and Trafficking Risks

  • Resilience, Recovery, and Empowerment of Human Trafficking Survivors

  • Survivor-Centred Narrative Research and Qualitative Inquiry

  • Women and Children’s Trafficking, Protection, and Human Rights

  • Gender Equality, Social Justice, and Community-Based Advocacy

  • Social Reintegration and Sustainable Livelihoods for Trafficking Survivors

  • Climate Vulnerability, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Human Trafficking Prevention

  • Digital Recruitment, Online Exploitation, and Emerging Trafficking Risks

  • Evidence-Based Research, Policy Advocacy, and Community Resilience

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