This year, Andhra Pradesh issued a GO to criminalize buying of sex – it’s the first Indian state to explore beyond the conventional horizons of human trafficking punishment. This means once the law is set into motion, anyone who buys sex from the sex workers will face criminal charges and imprisonment.

http://childtraffickingactivists.blogspot.com/2018/05/andhra-pradesh-first-indian-state-that.html

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Read how Sakshi volunteered for MISSING's cause and helped spread awareness among young girls about human trafficking.

http://www.savemissinggirls.com/volunteer-experience

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Though Kolkata surfaced to be the second safest city as per the number of crimes per lakh of population, West Bengal registered the highest number of cases of human trafficking in the year 2016. According to a report released by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the state lagged behind in several key areas in regards to women’s safety and ranked second in recording crimes against women.

http://www.savemissinggirls.com/west-bengals-long-battle-with-human-trafficking-will-it-end

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In India, a child is abused every 15 minutes – the National Crime Records Bureau Report reveals a sharp increase of offensive incidents against children.

http://www.savemissinggirls.com/the-state-of-child-abuse-in-india

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Two Indian brothel owners, Pancho Singh and his wife Chhaya Devi received life imprisonment for trafficking, rape and sexual abuse of children.

http://www.savemissinggirls.com/first-in-india-brothel-owners-to-get-life-sentence-for-child-trafficking

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In today’s world, technology is power, which can be harnessed for good as well as illegal activities. Present day trafficking is technologically advanced, and hence it calls for weapons that are powered by tech to combat it.

https://childtraffickingactivists.blogspot.com/2018/06/use-technology-to-curb-trafficking.html

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