Why is World Day against trafficking in person on July 30?
In
2013, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution A/RES/68/192
designated July 30 as the World Day
against Trafficking in Persons and declared. that such a day was necessary to
"raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for
the promotion and protection of their rights."
WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
Cheating in a general
way, behaving with individuals, and taking advantage of them for benefit.
Individuals of all sexual orientations and ages can become victims of this
terrible way of behavior, which happens in every area of the world. Sellers use
brutality, devious work affiliations, and phony obligations of getting ready
and open circumstances to hoodwink, urge and misdirect their misfortunes. The
arranged affiliations or people behind this compensating awful conduct exploit
individuals who are exposed, excited, or essentially looking for an unmatched
life. Unlawful maltreatment is depicted in the UN Trafficking in Persons
Protocol, which supplements the United Nations Convention against Transnational
Organized Crime, as "the selection, transport, move, grasping or receipt
of an individual by such system as hazard or use of power or different sorts of
strain, getting, contortion or shakiness with a definitive goal of
cheating".
Each year United Nations has a different theme
In this year 2022, the
theme is "Use and Abuse of Technology".
Technology is like a double-edged
sharp knife, which is beneficial for both traffickers and victims. Abuse
of technology has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily life
activities have been shifted majority to online platforms.
Abuse of technology:
https://medium.com/@OptisoftL/technology-misuse-c8f3020254a3
Use of social media by
traffickers to lure, identify, train, and recruit victims (especially
children).
Online resources like the internet, digital platforms, educational portals, digital payments, and various
social media sites.
Criminals are
using it as a trap for exploitation, transport, accommodation, fake job offers, and more.
Use of technology:
Use of social media to
identify the trafficker, his location, number of victims in his trap.
safety tips on how to use
the digital platform. In crisis situations, victims should approach child-related organizations and the police. providing counseling and therapy support
services to survivors.
cooperation from the private
sector for the development of better technology and prevention of human
trafficking.
India has many
organizations, police, and legal authorities that are seriously working for the
welfare of the people.
Legal information:
Trafficking in Human Beings or Persons is
prohibited under the Constitution of India under Article 23 (1).
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, of 1956
(ITPA)is
the premier legislation for the prevention of trafficking for commercial sexual
exploitation.
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 has come into force
wherein Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code has been substituted with
Section 370 and 370A IPC which provide for comprehensive measures to
counter the menace of human trafficking.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
(POCSO) Act, 2012 is
a special law to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Police information:
On 20
February 2014, the Indian government announced the implementation of a
Comprehensive Scheme that involves the establishment of Integrated Anti Human
Trafficking Units (AHTUs) in 335 vulnerable police districts throughout India,
as well as capacity building that includes training for police, prosecutors, and
judiciary. As of the announcement, 225 Integrated AHTUs had been made
operational, while 100 more AHTUs were proposed for the forthcoming financial
year.
Provide
connection to "Trackchild", the National Portal on Missing Children
that is operational in many states.
Organizations:
Society for Help Entire Lower & Rural People – HELP: HELP rescues and rehabilitates human trafficking victims with a particular focus on children.
Rescue Foundation: It is one of the frontline organizations in Mumbai in conducting intelligence-based operations with the assistance of the police to rescue sex trafficking victims in brothels across the city.
Vihaan (Waste Management Society): The NGO registered as Waste Management Society works at the grassroots level to fight human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan: The Varanasi-based NGO fights child prostitution, second-generation prostitution, trafficking of women, and forced labor.
Prajwala: Prajwala is a Hyderabad-based NGO devoted to eradicating forced prostitution and sex trafficking.
Vipla Foundation: According to Vipla Foundation, after the Covid pandemic, women in sex work and victims of trafficking are now at greater risk of “re-trafficking” as they are more vulnerable to indebtedness, violence, and exploitation than ever before.
My Choices Foundation: As the name suggests, the My Choices Foundation provides women and children from low-income backgrounds and others who face various kinds of abuse and exploitation.
Prerana: This Mumbai-based nonprofit runs an initiative to rescue, protect, and rehabilitate human trafficking victims in the city and outside.
Development Focus: The organization empowers underprivileged children and youth through education and skills training.
Oasis India: A key focus area for Oasis India is working against human trafficking by working closely with the police, the railway protection force, and child welfare committees.
What can we do?
Be alert. :
Welcome to Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Be involved: involve in community service activities. Organize and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to be more aware of human trafficking.
Be responsible: Do not purchase products and services that could be linked directly or indirectly to sexual exploitation, forced labor, or other forms of exploitative practices.
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