Human Trafficking

This is the heartbreaking story of 40-year-old Suchitra ( Name changed). One day, at Hyderabad railway station, a woman named Pinki approached her with kind words and false promises. She told Suchitra that a safe housemaid job was waiting for her in Delhi. Hoping to give her children a better life, Surekha trusted her. But […]

In 2021, I was working with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit on a case that had haunted us for almost two years — the search for girls who had escaped from a shelter home after being rescued from human trafficking. One afternoon, I received a call from an informant. She said, “Madam, the girl you’ve been

In today’s world, a significant number of young individuals dream of going abroad in search of better lives and brighter futures. The promise of high salaries, luxurious lifestyles, and the glamour of life in foreign countries appeals deeply to this generation. For many, it seems like the easiest route to success. However, behind this tempting

When you hear the word “rescue,” what comes to mind? Perhaps it evokes the image of freeing someone from danger, of saving and setting someone free. For me, saving one person means saving an entire family. Looking at the word from a broader perspective, rescue also means identifying, educating, resolving, providing stability, nurturing, and ultimately

Do you think the absence of a guardian or negligence by family members can sometimes contribute to child trafficking? This is the story of Nagina, inspired by the rescue operations conducted by Manobal in 2024. It is a tale of neglect, exploitation, and eventual survival—a harsh reminder of the realities many children face. Nagina grew

In the neon haze of a bustling Paharganj night, under the veneer of Delhi’s vibrant market lights, a heartbreaking truth lay hidden—one that speaks of stolen freedom, broken innocence, and the quiet, relentless courage of those who fight in the shadows. It was a night like any other in March. The streets buzzed with life,

Online Trafficking: Empowering Communities through Awareness The COVID-19 pandemic struck fear into the hearts of many, leading to tragic losses of loved ones. It also brought about a faltering economic system and the introduction of new terms such as lockdown. However, amidst the turmoil, a significant and impactful change emerged, one that had both positive

Today, whenever we go to the market and find expired food items, we ensure that their consumption date has not passed. Any food item or other product has a limited period for consumption, after which it is no longer suitable for consumption; Items like milk, bread, medicine, batteries, etc., can only be consumed for a

Human Trafficking a crime of buying and selling of persons is considered as the second largest crime worldwide. Human trafficking and migrant smuggling are global and widespread crimes that use men, women, and children for profit. The organized networks or individuals behind these lucrative crimes take advantage of people who are vulnerable, desperate, or simply