Trafficking

Illicit trafficking in cultural property harms Africa's identity: UN

The UNESCO has said the illicit trafficking in cultural property harms Africa's identity

Indian security agencies seize thousands of illicit firearms annually: MEA

India said its security agencies annually seize thousands of illicit firearms, attributable to illegal trafficking from across our borders, despite a strong law-based framework in the country for controlling small arms and light weapons. The continuing prevalence of illicit small arms and light weapons and their availability to terrorists, armed groups and other unauthorised recipients is a clear indicator that the implementation of the UN Programme of Action (UNPOA) requires further and more effective efforts, Sandeep Arya, Additional Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs division (D&ISA), Ministry of External Affairs said. Speaking Monday at the Eighth Biennial Meeting of States on Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, he said India views full and effective implementation of the UN Programme of Action as the cornerstone of multilateral efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons. We particularly .

Less than 1% trafficking victims receive compensation: NGO report

Some outfits in West Bengal take up cudgels to find out the lacunae through RTI pleas and creating awareness among survivors, writes Swarnami Mondal

Trafficking survivors want more focus on justice than their testimonies

As scattered groups across the country come together under one forum, bringing the trafficker into the dock will be the most critical challenge

A new lease of life

Rescue Foundation is giving trafficked girls and women a chance to rehabilitate

Almost half of girl trafficking is from West Bengal: CRY

Cases related to kidnapping and abduction of minors in the state has grown by 608% over the last five years