Migrant workers, Nepal’s cash cow, left underprotected against Gulf risk

ILO warns gaps persist across migration cycle as Nepal expands Social Security Fund coverage but faces low retention and awareness.

As Nepal’s economy grows increasingly dependent on remittances and millions of citizens continue to leave for foreign employment, access to social protection for migrant workers remains fragmented and inadequate, exposing them to heightened risks, especially during crises such as the ongoing conflict in West Asia.