Sewa International

CHETNA

Conference on Human Exploitation and Trafficking for National Awareness

4th & 5th March, 2022

Trafficking does not exist in a vacuum. There exists an ecosystem of intersections with different industries both legitimate and illegitimate to facilitate trafficking. Trafficking of any kind leads to physical, mental and emotional degradation of human life. As the sanctity of human life is of utmost importance, human trafficking dismantles opportunities and hopes of an individual.

The COVID 19 Pandemic has enhanced the vulnerability of the poor and marginalized families to human trafficking. India as a source, transit and destination country, in its 75 years of Independence, has striven to abolish slavery and human trafficking. 2021 is celebrated as Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव) across the country, the Conference on Human Exploitation and Trafficking for National Awareness shall encourage dialogue on the contemporary challenges confronted by stakeholders and their evolving role in combatting human trafficking. The focus of the conference shall be to discuss India’s progress in combating trafficking while charting a roadmap for future collaborative and multilateral interventions.

Objectives of CHETNA

● Sharing best practices among participating states and key stakeholders

● Collaboration among stakeholders for synchronized efforts towards combating trafficking.

● Encouraging dialogue on public policy and consensus among various stakeholders for constructive collaboration

● Defining agenda for implementation through a multi-level governance mechanism

● Identifying areas of capacity building for effective and responsive implementation

● Aligning innovative and multilateral solutions with SDGs and their targets.

Why this conference?

India is home to the second-largest population and the largest adolescent population in the world. Trafficking is too complex to accurately measure, the numbers involved are significant. Despite numerous policies, legislative and field interventions, it is estimated that 8 million people are living in modern slavery in India.

Human trafficking impact can be witnessed in society, economy, health and rule of law. The scale of trafficking deals a particular blow to gender equality and women’s rights, strain on law enforcement and affects security and health systems. In economic terms, human trafficking results in irretrievable loss of human resources and future productivity and remittances implying a loss to development. The physical, sexual, and emotional health of trafficked persons is compromised with long-term physical, psychological issues and is threatening the security of vulnerable populations.

2021 being celebrated as Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव) is a unique opportunity to reflect on India’s efforts in combatting human trafficking while fostering collaborative and multilateral interventions.

Who should attend the conference?

Research Scholars,Teachers/Professors, Social workers, Law students, Legal professionals, Students from humanities background. CHETNA is open to any individual who desires to work towards the upliftment of the society and marginalized communities. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible and sow seeds of wisdom and expansion.

● Research scholars who wish to augment their academic knowledge with a real-world understanding of the challenges to fighting human trafficking.
● Grassroot workers who wish to work on the ground with a community to bring impact.
● Students who are passionate and want to contribute to the fight against human trafficking.
● Professors and scholars who are working towards deepening their understanding of the contemporary challenges to combating human trafficking.

Why should you attend ?

As a member of society, you have the power to contribute to the fight against trafficking. It all starts with a step towards affirmative action and you’re at the right place!

Date	Session	Topic/Description
4^th March 2022 (Evening)	Inaugural Session	The session shall witness the opening of the conference by key dignitaries and release of the report.
4^th March 2022 (Evening)	Session 1	Online trafficking - Transnational perspective Recognising the prevalence of online trafficking while understanding the role of various stakeholder from south Asia in combatting this form of trafficking.
5^th March 2022 (Morning)	Session 2	Existing in Obscurity: Organ trafficking and child marriage Understanding the contemporary challenges of organ trafficking and child marriage as forms of trafficking and develop interventions by identifying best practices.
5^th March 2022 (Afternoon)	Session 3	Human Trafficking after COVID-19: Prevention and Rehabilitation Developing preventive and rehabilitative interventions at micro-level to protect and support vulnerable persons.
5^th March 2022 (Evening)	Session 4 - Validatory Session	Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Past, present and future of anti-trafficking intervention. Identifying the evolving role of stakeholders in countering trafficking while charting a roadmap for future collaborative and multilateral intervention while discussing the TIP Bill.