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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

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  1. Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

  2. Effects of globalization on Indian society.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons:

Celebrated on July 30.

Designated by UN in 2013.

This year’s theme focuses on first responders to human trafficking.

Who are first responders?

These are the people who work in different sectors – identifying, supporting, counselling and seeking justice for victims of trafficking, and challenging the impunity of the traffickers.

  • During the COVID-19 crisis, the essential role of first responders has become even more important, particularly as the restrictions imposed by the pandemic have made their work even more difficult. Still, their contribution is often overlooked and unrecognized.

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Key facts:

  1. People are trafficked for sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced begging, forced marriage; for selling children and as child soldiers, as well as for removal of organs;
  2. Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of trafficking;
  3. Sexual exploitation is the most common form of exploitation (59% share) followed by forced labour (34% share);
  4. Most victims are trafficked within their countries’ borders – those trafficked abroad are moved to the richest countries.

Blue Heart Campaign of UN:

It has been initiated by the UN  to raise global awareness to fight human trafficking and its impact on society. 

It aims to encourage the involvement of the governments, civil society, the corporate sector and individuals to inspire action and help prevent this heinous crime.

It allows people to show their solidarity with the victims of human traffickingand increasing their visibility by wearing the Blue Heart.

What are the constitutional & legislative provisions related to Trafficking in India?

  1. Trafficking in Human Beings or Persons is prohibited under the Constitution of India under Article 23 (1).
  2. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA)is the premier legislation for prevention of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.
  3. 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.
  4. Protection of Children from Sexual offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a special law to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Prelims Link:

  1. Section 370 and 370A of the IPC are related to?
  2. Article 23(1) of the constitution.
  3. Blue Heart campaign of the UN is related to?
  4. Who are first responders?
  5. About World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Mains Link:

What are the constitutional & legislative provisions related to Trafficking in India? Discuss.

Sources: UN.