Trafficking and prostitution Someone else's concern?

Trafficking ‘The transference of a person from one place to another; with the sole purpose to exploit them. Either by coercion or force.’ According to U.N, approximately 2.5 million people are being trafficked around the world at any given time, 80% of them women and children. 98% of these trafficked into sexual exploitation

The realities of Women and children being trafficked

How do people become victims?

Trafficking and prostitution Prostitution: ‘A person who engages in Sexual intercourse for compensation, ie material goods or money’ o 40 Million prostitutes world wide o 3 Million Prostitutes In India (Ministry for women and child development) o 1.2 million Child prostitutes in India (UNICEF) o In Delhi's most established red light district GB road, it is estimated that there is 4500 prostitutes working daily.

Why trafficking, why prostitution?

The issues of women associated with trafficking and prostitution o HIV/AIDS o Rape and horrific violence and torture o Death – Suicide or murder o Drug/alcohol dependency o Loss of Identity o Abolished Self esteem o No hope

Reality of Prostitution

The government and Trafficking The Government of India prohibits some forms of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation through the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act (ITPA) The Government of India prohibits some forms of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation through the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act (ITPA) India’s Central Bureau of Investigation incorporated anti- trafficking training into its standard curriculum India’s Central Bureau of Investigation incorporated anti- trafficking training into its standard curriculum Children rescued from trafficking may housed in government shelters and are entitled to 20,000 rupees ($450) Children rescued from trafficking may housed in government shelters and are entitled to 20,000 rupees ($450)

The Government and prostitution Section 8 of the ITPA permits the arrest of women in prostitution. Section 8 of the ITPA permits the arrest of women in prostitution. Lack of formal training for police Lack of formal training for police Some victims may be arrested and punished for acts committed as a result of being trafficked. Some victims may be arrested and punished for acts committed as a result of being trafficked.

A change for the better?

Corruption..

NGOs Rescue operations School for children born into brothels Health and education centres for women Provide work, and opportunities to lean a trade. Raising awareness Supporting women and children through rehabilitation Working with border controls

The road to freedom