TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS AND WOMEN –THE GROWING MENACE

Author Name: 1. Dr. Sampreety Gogoi 2. Rashmi Rekha Gohain

Volume/Issue: 02/06

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2021-71986549/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
2. Ph.D Scholar, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India

ABSTRACT

Trafficking of women and children has become a major cause of concern. The poverty-stricken zones have been known to be a hotbed for trafficker as this section of society who are fighting for their livelihood are easily being lured by the human traffickers. Young girls who are illiterate or with low level of education and minimal formal educations maybe up to primary school and runaway girls from homes are more prone to be trafficked. Now-a-day’s trafficker not only targets the girls but also target the children and women from minority, hill tribes, illegal migrants, etc. Making education accessible and spreading awareness among the vulnerable sections is must. As many of them are unaware of their rights their exploited situations so they don’t develop the courage to seek for redress. Poverty, illiteracy, lack of employment avenues etc. need to be addressed and strengthening vigil and surveillance on human trafficking with good governance need to be adopted for prevention. Various strategies can also be taken to combat trafficking such as awareness camp among young girls, children and women’s to prevent themselves from being trafficked, rehabilitation for the victims who are being trafficked, teaching the parents of the girl child about long term advantages of girls education, creating alternative earning opportunities for the women and girls are some of the ways where they can see their lives in a better way.

Key words: Trafficking, Women, Girls and Menace