On the campaign trail. activists in nepal have called on the government to fully lift a ban on its citizens — particularly women — working as domestic workers in gulf countries. the ban was imposed in 2017, after complaints of sexual abuse and forced labour, but activists say it has led to trafficking of women. millions of nepalis work abroad, and the money they send home is the largest source of foreign exchange revenue for the himalayan nation. ethirajan — reports. a training session on soap making. these women have worked abroad as cleaners and housemaids for years. after returning ho...