- 5,146 victims of trafficking have been rescued through collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
- 1,350 accused individuals have been arrested; 490 prosecution cases handled, resulting in 188 convictions, achieved by working closely with law enforcement and the judiciary.
- 3,569 survivors of human trafficking and other forms of abuse and exploitation have been supported with education and skills training, physical and mental healthcare, restoration and repatriation to their families, access to justice and victim compensation, and connections to job opportunities enabling them to become economically, socially, and emotionally independent and reintegrated into society.
- 164 international trafficking survivors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Turkmenistan, and Nigeria have been supported in returning to their home countries.
- 292 survivors have been ensured access to victim compensation totalling INR 22,516,000.
- 68,687 frontline professionals, including law enforcement personnel and members of the judiciary, have been trained on various topics related to addressing human trafficking.
- 400 vulnerable adolescents have received academic support and been regularised in school.
- 1,473 young trainees have received skills training; 464 are currently employed and connected to livelihood opportunities.
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
- In collaboration with the Karnataka State Commission on the Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), VIHAAN supported in monitoring the implementation of the standard operating procedure regarding missing and found children as mandated by the Hon’ble Supreme Court; organised multi-stakeholder consultations in the state on the Issues and Challenges in Implementing the Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines under POCSO Act 2012.
- VIHAAN has been empanelled as a trainer of the Karnataka Police Training Academy, Police Training College and 11 Police Training Schools. We have been invited to address over 5,000 Civil judges, police sub-inspectors, head constables, police constables and women police (for women and child protection) on the issue of gender and crimes against women, child protection and human trafficking at multiple capacity-building workshops.
- Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri. Siddaramaiah launched the ITPA Saral Mobile Web-based Application (ITPA stands for Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act) developed by VIHAAN in partnership with TARGET, a company that specialises in Computer Programming, for the Karnataka State Police on sex trafficking procedures and processes to serve as a reference guide for frontline police officers in navigating the challenges of human trafficking cases. The application provides easy guidance on the required documents, procedures, applicable laws and shelter homes for the victims of human trafficking.
- VIHAAN has been chosen as an NGO partner for the Bengaluru Safe City Project, an initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to ensure the safety of women in the city. In partnership with the National Law University of India, we have facilitated over 50 workshops and training sessions for over 5,000 police personnel of the city to equip them with knowledge and skills to handle and respond to gender-based violence cases. The attendees included police constables, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and personnel from both law and order and traffic departments. The workshops covered various topics, including gender and power dynamics, relevant legislation and effective communication techniques.
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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