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Disclaimer and Ownership from the Government of <strong>India</strong> The <strong>Report</strong> quotes data and information from both Government and Non-Government sources. The intellectual rigour, accuracy and precision of such data had not been endorsed or authenticated. Also, the views expressed in the report may not necessarily be that of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of <strong>India</strong>. Published by the MWCD, Government of <strong>India</strong> with assistance from the <strong>United</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> <strong>Office</strong> of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional <strong>Office</strong> of South Asia. Collation and Compilation by Action against Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children (ATSEC), <strong>India</strong>. Photo Credits: Anindit Roy Chowdhury, Independent Consultant These are randomly taken pictures. These do not necessarily depict children who are trafficked or abused. Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of <strong>India</strong> Shastri Bhavan New Delhi - 110001 UNODC ROSA EP 16/17 Chandragupta Marg Chankyapuri New Delhi -110021 Designing and Printing: New Concept Information Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi www.newconceptinfo.com
Foreword There has been a significant shift in the perception of the problem of sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, especially through devious means of trafficking, by seeing it not just as a law enforcement issue, but as a heinous crime which violates basic human rights, including their right to live with dignity and self-respect. While cultural, traditional and historical patterns differ from country to country, a common thread which runs through all exploitative trafficking situations is the implicit and explicit economic and social deprivation and discrimination that disadvantaged sections especially women and children, face. Poverty, lack of access to education, nutrition, health, prevalence of violence and abuse against these groups compound their vulnerabilities to trafficking. The Government of <strong>India</strong> has accorded the highest priority to combating trafficking and in this process adopted a multi pronged, multi stakeholder approach to tackle a problem which is primarily multi dimensional in nature. The <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Report</strong>, specially prepared for the World Congress reflects this collaborative effort. The <strong>Report</strong> is a compendium of the major innovative initiatives undertaken by different stakeholders in tackling trafficking in the country and contains resource material on legislation, policies, programmes, best practices and public private participation. I have no doubt that the <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Report</strong> will be very useful to our global partners as a good example of how different actors can join together in an inclusive and participatory mode working harmoniously and judiciously, for the greater good of all concerned. As commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking is a transnational global organized crime, international collaborations, co-operation and sharing of knowledge and information are key to address their global ramifications. The World Congress III, 2008, in Brazil, against sexual exploitation of children and adolescents is an ideal forum where participants from all over the world share their collective wisdom and knowledge to discuss ways and means to eradicate this menace globally. I am sure that the deliberations of the Congress will point the way for long term practical strategies to combat sexual exploitation and trafficking. Renuka Chowdhury Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of <strong>India</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Report</strong> iii
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Page 6 and 7: Preface The sexual exploitation of
Page 8 and 9: From UNODC’s Desk Human trafficki
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CHAPTER 5 PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHI
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On the instance of MWCD, many State
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CHAPTER 6 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIO
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Voice - Resource centre for researc
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pilot study (“Bodies for a Meal
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to give them a valued chance to liv
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supportive policies. Additionally,
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campaigns and public advocacy, surv
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CHAPTER 7 WAY FORWARD The journey f
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