• Rescued 4,976 victims of trafficking from destination points across India.
  • Supported 3,437 survivors through an intensive aftercare programme.
  • Ensured access to fair compensation and justice for our survivors.
  • Aided in the arrest of 1,258 accused, handled 437 prosecution cases, secured 153 convictions thus disrupting the criminal network.
  • Trained 56,689 frontline professionals including officials from the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, the Department of Woman and Child Development (DWCD), and civil society members.
  • Established a pioneering and exclusive Skill Training Program for survivors of human trafficking and vulnerable girls.Facilitated successful repatriation of trafficked survivors.
  • Created a unique Case Management and internal data analysis system to record all aspects of casework to achieve evidence based analysis.
  • Built strategic multidisciplinary partnerships with stakeholders operating at different levels to achieve the above results.


Casework driven systemic change

Through years of casework at the grassroots, we have established credibility and close relations with the State as a pioneering organisation in the fight against this horrific crime. We support the State and add momentum through collective action to tackle human trafficking by undertaking the following initiatives:

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

  • SOP for first responders to combat cross-border human trafficking along Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh border along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • SOP for Child Friendly Courts in partnership with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  • SOP on Inter Jurisdictional transfer of evidence in trafficking cases through video conferencing with the Indian judiciary and other stakeholders
  • SOP/guidelines on Shelter Homes with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka
  • SOP on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Karnataka

Evidence based impact measure

Studies

A path-breaking project carried out for the British High Commission, Foreign Commonwealth Office, and global textile giant Marks & Spencer (M&S), aimed at facilitating and promoting an abuse and harassment-free work environment in the manufacturing supply chain of the garment industry in India.

A central aspect of our role in this unique assignment was to also carry out meticulous interventions in two factories on prevention of sexual harassment in the M&S supply chain. The interventions used creative forms keeping the needs of the workers in mind. These included street theatre, art installations, comic books, workshops and training sessions. This project has positively impacted the lives of over 2000 factory workers in India.

An exclusive research program on cross-border trafficking and safety along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The objectives of the study included measuring the prevalence of cross-border trafficking and mapping awareness levels and incidences of crime in vulnerable pockets in the area.

This study was commissioned by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) to carry out research on child marriage and its relationship with human trafficking. This was accomplished by identifying datasets where the linkage has been established, understanding causes and effects of child marriage and sex trafficking, which include social and historical factors, and analysing the current legal framework with regard to both the phenomena and recommendations on tackling the problem in Maharashtra.

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