By Vaibhavi Tailor | Sr. Programme Officer
Trafficking of persons is a global phenomenon that adversely affects millions of human lives. It not only undermines democratic values, rule of law and human rights but also constitutes the most heinous crime against humanity especially women and children. Globalization, easier transportation and modern technology are some of the factors that have facilitated this trend. Another alarming factor for the growth of trafficking is the increased involvement of transnational and organized criminal networks.Evidence indicates that trafficking industry is closely interwoven with other criminal activities such as money laundering, drug abuse, and sex tourism.
Save The Children India is a non-profit organization established in 1988, and registered under Bombay Public Trust and Society registration Act. The organisation works towards preventing exploitation and all other forms of discrimination of vulnerable women and children, and empowering them to lead a life of dignity, self respect, and independence.
A major milestone has been the anti-trafficking movement which was initiated in 2000 so as to facilitate the ongoing fight against trafficking of women and children. A livelihood option as a means of economic rehabilitation leading to economic empowerment is the logical end of the rehabilitation process. It is imperative to focus on economic rehabilitation strategies as part of the overall social reintegration process - as this is the key to providing economic independence to survivors and ensuring them an identity in society.
Mumbai being a destination area has a large number of for girls trafficked from the various states of the country and other countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, who get rescued during raids conducted by the Police. In the year 2007-2009, the organisation joined hands with Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra for effective rehabilitation and reintegration of survivors to make their relapse to same exploitative situation less likely.
Here is a story of survivor who crossed a milestone by successfully completing 10th standard exam.
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