Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through United Nations Development Fund for Women]

The National Domestic Workers Movement will work to combat trafficking of children for domestic servitude and exploitative labor in 21 states of India, particularly working with tribal communities through public awareness programs, formation of village level committees to prevent trafficking, and rehabilitative assistance for victims.

Sanjeevani will expand its shelter and transit home in Orissa; provide vocational training, legal assistance and repatriation services to victims. In addition they will conduct public awareness to sensitize local authorities, the judiciary and local communities.

Ankuram will organize migrant women at risk of trafficking into self-help groups in the Hyderabad areas, provide workshops on trafficking and labor rights, and prevent the victimization of vulnerable populations.

Swanchetan will provide initial psychiatric assessments and counseling for victims in the immediate aftermath of rescue in Delhi.