Shakti Vahini Annual Report 2019-2020

Leading India’s Fight Against
Human Trafficking
2019-2020
shakti vahini
TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law enforcement officials are at the
frontline of efforts to combat organized
crime like human trafficking. A sensitive and
informed police force ensures better
delivery of justice and speedy assistance to
the victim. Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking
Initiative has been taking steps in this
direction by training and sensitizing police
officers at various levels. The strengthening
of criminal investigation and other law
enforcement capacity is a core component
of Shakti Vahini TIP Response Centre.
Technical assistance includes institutional
and operational capacity building of law
enforcement to strengthen investigation and
prosecution of organized crimes. Training is
offered to police investigators, prosecutors,
criminal intelligence analysts, and security
officials at Border and travel routes including
airports.
Shakti Vahini delivers a range of

trainings to law enforcement officers on
topics of relevance to fighting organized
crime in their local contexts. It also employs
modern technical training such as
computer-based training as well as
assistance in improving information
exchange between law enforcement
agencies, travel and border authorities.
The organization has conducted

P o l i c e Tr a i n i n g a n d s e n s i t i z a t i o n
programmes in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand,
Assam, Chhattisgarh& Sikkim
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The various modules on Police trainings include:
1. Refresher Course on Anti-Human Trafficking (3 Days Training)
2. Comprehensive course on Training for Trainers (3 Days Training)
3. One Day Sensitization on Anti-Human Trafficking
4. One Day Training on Cyber Enabled Human Trafficking & Cyber safety of Children
5. One Day Training on Juvenile Justice Act and Child Protection
6. One Day training on Sexual Offences against Children and Online Sexual Exploitation
7. One Day Training on Forced Labour and Bonded Labour
Total Officers Trained since 2005 Total Officers Trained in 2019-2020
39646 3221
HOME INVESTIGATION REPORTS COMPLIANCE
Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is the If restoration to the family is not in the
most important stakeholder when it comes to best interest of the child, Shakti Vahini assists
decisions relating to care and protection of the CWC in figuring out a permanent shelter
children. Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking home for the child.
Initiative has always stressed on building and
strengthening their network with the CWCs. Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative
In Delhi& Haryana, Shakti Vahini is looking also maintains contact with CWCs in the
after the home investigations of children source areas to seek their assistance in
trafficked from states of Bihar, Jharkhand, restoration of children. Shakti Vahini contacts
West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim. For carrying out respective Ministry of Women and Child
home investigations, the team has to Development, Social Welfare or local NGOs
coordinate with the District level for long term shelter. The whole network
management in the source areas. Shakti helps in the smooth movement of the victim
Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative get in touch from the state where he/she was rescued to
with the District Magistrates/ District Social the state of origin. In a lot of cases, through
Welfare Officers / Block Development home investigations there is added clarity
Officers / local police and various local NGOs about the trafficking of the child.
to conduct home investigation reports.
In some cases after receiving home
In cases of international trafficking investigation reports CWCs have ordered for
cases, Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative filing of FIRs against the traffickers. Home
seeks the help of various Embassies. The investigations also reveal if there has been a
reports are sought as per the requirement of missing complaint for the child.
the CWCs at the earliest. After the reports
comes in, they are submitted to the CWCs The strong network that Shakti Vahini
with recommendations about the restoration Anti Trafficking Initiative has with the
of the child keeping in mind the best interest stakeholders enables Shakti Vahini to file cases
of the child. Accordingly, the child is restored against the traffickers and hence stop trafficking
to the family. at the source point.
VICTIM PROTECTION AND PROVIDING LEGAL AID /
LEGAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
VICTIM PROTECTION
Human trafficking is a high profit, low risk crime for traffickers. The crime of human
trafficking is a criminal offence although it is often the case that criminal investigations do not
result in a conviction or, if a conviction is reached, it is usually lenient and does not reflect the
severity of the crime. Successful prosecutions with maximum enforcement of the law can act to
prevent and deter human trafficking. In order to achieve successful prosecutions, evidence and
testimony from the trafficked victim/s is often necessary during the criminal justice proceedings.
However, victims of trafficking are exposed to intimidations and various other risks and are often
afraid of cooperating with criminal justice. Responding to human trafficking therefore requires a
balanced approach that is based on enforcing the law against the traffickers and protecting the
human rights of trafficked victims. Protection and support measures for trafficked victims are
not only necessary to respond to the violations of the victims' rights, but also to support the law
enforcement response to human trafficking. Providing trafficked victims with protection and
support acknowledges and responds to the human rights abuse that they have suffered as a
result of being trafficked and ensures that they will not be treated as criminals themselves. It
allows victims the chance to recover from their trafficking ordeal and reduces the risk of re-
trafficking. Through the provision of protection and support, trafficked victims can gain the
confidence and security to provide evidence against their traffickers during the criminal
investigation. Evidence has shown that trafficked victims are more likely to cooperate in the
criminal investigation if they have access to protection and support services. Valuable evidence
provided by trafficked victims is extremely valuable to any prosecution case and can result in
the maximum enforcement of the law against the traffickers. Without evidence given by the
victim, the elements of the trafficking crime are extremely hard to prove in human trafficking
cases and it is probable that traffickers will receive a relatively light punishment in relation to the
severity of the crime they have committed. Therefore, without evidence and testimony from
trafficked victims, it is difficult to successfully prosecute the traffickers and implement the full
force of the law against them. Thus it can be rightly said that victim protection, are key to
successful prosecution cases and therefore to human trafficking prevention.
For trafficking in persons investigations, victim-witnesses are generally the most
vulnerable witnesses in the case. Measures for the protection and support of trafficked victims
should therefore be enforced to support the criminal justice system. The safety and support of the
victim during the criminal investigation is the priority given their vulnerability and the trauma they
have suffered as a result of being trafficked. Protection and support for the trafficked victim should
be made accessible as soon as the victim has been identified and be extended to their involvement
as a witness in the criminal justice system.
Planning for the safety and security of the trafficked victim-witness in the criminal court
proceedings is necessary. Measures need to be taken to ensure that the security and safety of
the victim-witness is maintained. Investigating officers and prosecutors each have a role to play in
this respect. Investigating officers are in a position to consider a wide range of witness protection
and assistance measures in preparation for the court proceedings. The victim-witness should have
the opportunity to meet with the prosecutors so that the criminal court proceedings can be
explained. Interpreters may be needed at this point. The victim-witness should be shown the court
room and the entry and exit points by which they will enter and leave. If the victim would prefer, a
screen positioned to shield them from the court room to ensure their anonymity should be
arranged. If this cannot be arranged, other methods for providing testimony or evidence may be
considered, for example, using a video or audio link to the victim-witness who may not wish to be
present in court.
LEGAL SUPPORT TEAM ENSURES THE FOLLOWING FOR VICTIM SUPPORT AND PROTECTION
Investigation and determination of age as per the process in Juvenile Justice (Care and
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Protection of Children) Act 2015
Ensure that a Medico legal compliance/ examination has been conducted in order to check
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for sexual abuse and/or rape. It is also ensured that necessary counselling is provided to the
victim minor and whether the parent/guardian is responsible for the trafficking of the child.
Ensure that custody of the child is not given to the parent/guardian without involving the
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Child Welfare Committee.
Ensure that appropriate Sections of the IPC, ITPA and JJA against the trafficker have been
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stated in the First Information Report.
· Help and provide support to Child Welfare Committee for locating the parents, home
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investigation report and ensuring proper rehab support. The TIP response centre will also
help in safe repatriation of children in collaboration with law enforcement officers.
Sensitization workshop with the No of Stakeholders Trained

stakeholders including CWC/DCPU/ including CWC/DCPU/DLSA/
DLSA/ Lawyers and Prosecutors Lawyers and Prosecutors
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VISION
Strengthening Women & Child Rights in India. Ensuring a better world for our future
generations through education of children, empowerment of women and protection
of environment.
OUR MISSION
1. Work actively for the progress and welfare of women and children.
2. Help women & children utilize to the fullest the Fundamental Rights conferred on
them by the Constitution of India.
3. To work for a society where women and children are free from all types of
violence.
4. To support, empower women and prepare them for taking up leadership roles.
5. Strengthen Institutional and state responses to violence against women and
children
6 Work on right to education, access to better health facilities &protection of
environment Ensure access to justice for women and children
THE WORK WE DO
Working on the Ground for Rescue, Protection, Repatriation, Reintegration of women and
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child victims of human trafficking and sexual assault.
Working towards supporting women victims of violence and sexual assault and helping
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then in their fight to access justice and ensuring strong legal representations.
Working to strengthen law enforcement, state agencies, child protection and civil society
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responses to combatting human trafficking and violence against women and children
Working with law enforcement, education department, panchayats and community groups
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to ensure prevention of human trafficking and violence against women and children.
Work with state/ statutory authorities on new legislation and support the state in
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implementation of policies programmes & schemes for the benefit of women and children.
Monitoring legal developments and the implementation of specific legislation concerning

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Women & Child rights
Providing technical support to state agencies, academies and civil society for strengthening
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Women and Child rights issues in India
To conduct empirical research on the implementation of laws and their impact on women's
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and children lives.
To prepare position papers, fact sheets and backgrounders on various facets of the law vis-
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à-vis discrimination against Women and Children.
Creating Centre of Excellence on trainings to law enforcement agencies, Police Training

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academies & Judicial Academies NGO's, etc to ensure implementation of laws related to
women & child rights and environment
Undertaking action-oriented research into women and child rights issues with a view to strengthen
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existing laws and propose new laws towards achieving the constitutional goal of equality.
To maintain a documentation centre consisting of legislation, studies, reports and cases on

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issues of Women, Children, Health and Environment
Undertake study, research, document and create issue papers on environmental

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degradation & violation of environmental laws.
TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS RESPONSE CENTER
TIP RESPONSE CENTRE | PROSECUTING TRAFFICKERS | BREAKING THE ORGANISED CRIME
Shakti Vahini Major Hub for Anti Human trafficking Interventions in NCR Region
Shakti Vahini runs a Trafficking in Persons Response Centre (TIP RESPONSE

CENTER) in Delhi which is a specialized unit having experts in child protection and
victim support. The TIP Response Centre specializes in rescue operations and has
developed excellent partnerships with law enforcement agencies across the country.
The centre works closely with Nodal Anti Human Trafficking Unit of different states and
Anti Trafficking Cell of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The strong advocacy of TIP RESPONSE CENTER with local police and police
agencies from different source states makes Shakti Vahini a hub for assistance in Anti
TIP Police Interventions. The training provided by Shakti Vahini to the police personnel
of various hierarchy starting from State level training of senior officials at Police
Academies to cutting edge level training of policemen has created a very strong
network of Law Enforcement Officers across the country who respond proactively in
cases of Missing Children and Trafficked cases.
Through TIP RESPONSE CENTER we provide the following actions and support to all
incoming law enforcement teams in Delhi and Northern India for rescue of victims:
1. Logistics arrangements
2. Rail Reservations confirmations for outgoing police teams
3. Residential support for rescue teams
4. Local investigation support/recce
5. Counselling support to victims
6. Translators and language experts
7. Special educator provisions
8. Support persons for minor victims
9. Shelter Home support through partner agencies
10. Production support to Statutory agencies
11. Local law enforcement partnership
12. Decoy support
13. Expert legal advice
14. Health compliances
15. Immediate needs of victims
16. Home Investigation Report compliance
17. Locating address and family of victims in source areas
18. Follow up of court interventions
19. Repatriation of victims
20. Partnering with state agencies for rehabilitation support for victims
21. Legal aid to victims by partnering with legal services authorities
22. Compensation application for victims.
23. Facilitating education support to victims.
24. Monitoring of intervened cases in courts
25. Witness protection applications in case victims are threatened
26. Ensuring Investigations in Source and Destination through inter law enforcement
state collaboration
Since 2010 TIP RESPONSE CENTER has worked with Nodal Police agencies of Delhi,
Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Assam, Sikkim, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana,
Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Total Since 2005 In 2019-2020

Victim Rescued- 5993 Cases Victim Rescued – 225
Investigations on Referrals – 16277 Cases Investigations on Referrals – 573 Cases
TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS RESPONSE CENTER
STRENGTHENING SPECIAL JUVENILE POLICE UNITS IN DELHI
Shakti Vahini has been designated the are trained in handling children related
Nodal NGO by the Special Police Unit for cases, human trafficking cases. They are
Women and Children, Nanakpura for two told about the rules laid down in dealing with
districts in Delhi, viz. New Delhi and East such cases. Shakti Vahini also makes them
Delhi. Shakti Vahini has been assigned the aware of the various standing orders passed
responsibility to sensitize police officers at from time to time. They are also acquainted
the police station level about the various with all the latest court orders and various
laws related to children and guide the circulars issued. They are acquainted with
police officers in handling the children with the various agencies like the Juvenile
care and affection, be it a Juvenile in Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees,
Conflict with the Law or a Child in Need of Social Workers in the area, Childline, Rape
Care and Protection. Shakti Vahini has Crisis Cell, Shelter Homes in the locality
been training officers at all the 22 police during these sessions. They are provided
stations in the two districts. The training with all the contact details of the concerned
sessions at police stations are held on four authorities to ensure better delivery of
days every week. The duration of these justice for children. A lot of stress in laid on
sessions is two hours. Police officers from discussing real cases and understanding
the rank of Constable to Sub Inspector the procedures to be followed. The police
attend these sessions. The police are officers are encouraged to discuss their
sensitized about Juvenile Justice Act, experiences in dealing with various cases.
Child Labour Act, Bonded Labour Act, They are asked to put forward the problems
Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and other they face in dealing with the cases. The
laws related to children. The police officers sessions are made as interactive as possible.
PREVENTION INITIATIVES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Shakti Vahini through its offices in
West Bengal, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh
works on several prevention initiatives. At
District level it works with Child Protection
Committees in Block, District and Village
levels. It works with education departments,
panchayats, social welfare department,
adolescent youth and colleges to initiate
prevention programmes.
In the year 2019-2020 the organization conducted special initiatives in

1. Bettiaha & Sitamarhi in Bihar
2. Simdega, Ranchi and Khunti in Jharkhand
3. Community Meetings with Panchayats in Maharajganj and Sidarthnagar in Uttar Pradesh
4. Prevention campaigns in Tea Estates of North Bengal Districts of Jalpaiguri.
5. Prevention campaigns in North and South 24 Parganas in West Bengal
6. Prevent non campaign in Delhi NCR Areas.
7. Talk shows & University Initiatives.
ANTI TRAFFICKING AWARENESS INITIATIVE
No of Persons
COMMUNITY EVENTS Reached
1 Number of Community meetings on Prevention in Rural Areas and Tea Gardens 426 35780
2 Number of awareness initiatives/Talk Shows with University Students and Youth 465 52800
3 Number of School Awareness Programme 389 270800
4 Number Programmes with RWA 22 258
5 Number of NGO/Civil Society Meeting 21 422
6 Number of meetings with help lines 28 128
7 Number of meeting with Panchayat/Community Groups 392 14600
8 Number of citizen panel established 2 32
9 Number of Vigilance Committees established in Rural Communities 259 3290
10 Number of Media Stories /Reports highlighted
SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS
1 Campaign for the RWA on Trafficking for Domestic maids 78 3280
2 My Home is Slavery Free Campaign 42 2180
3 Campaign on " Young Voices against Human Trafficking" 52 3478
CHILDLINE GURUGRAM -1098
CHILDLINE1098 is a toll free, 24x7 free emergency phone services for the children who are in
need of care and protection across the country (India). It helps in connecting the kids to services
for long term care and rehabilitation. CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF) is the nodal agency of
the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) acting as the parent organization for
setting up, managing and monitoring the CHILDLINE 1098 services.
Shakti Vahini has been running the CHILDLINE service in state of Haryana in Gurugram district
since 2006.
Under the banner of CHILDLINE Shakti Vahini reaches out to all the children of the age group 0-
18 years and in extreme conditions/ emergencies it also reaches out to provide services and
help to young adults up to the age of 25 years. The CHILDLINE Gurugram on an average
intervene 350 cases annually.
CHILDLINE PROGRAMME 2019-2020

Medical Help provided to the children Shelter Provided to the children
17 90
Repatriation Rescue
69 210
Number of Tele Counselling done Number of Awareness Programme
Conducted
4100 30
No of Children reached through
awareness programmes
8100
Target Intervention
HIV/AIDS PROGRAMME
No. of Patient provided health facility No of Counselling done to the patient
at the Health Clinic in GB Road with Sexually Transmitted Disease
4258 1520
No of Awareness Programme No of Persons Reached through

conducted at the Red Light Area Awareness Initiatives
120 172000
No of Persons provided ART Therapy No of Persons Referred

for Positive Persons for Testing
178 272
TARGETED INTERVENTION PROJECT
Shakti Vahini with support and funding by the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) and
National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Govt. of
India started a long term STD/HIV intervention and prevention Initiative in the largest red light
area in Delhi in the year 2004 with a objective is to prevent new HIV infection spread among high
risk population.
As part of Joint TI Project initiative Shakti Vahini reaches out to 4000 Victims of commercial
sexual exploitation providing them support in terms of Health, Shelter and Child education.
Achievements 2019-2020:
Under the Target Intervention project, the RMC is increased in the year 2019-2020 as compared

to previous years. Similarly, VDRL has also increased as compared to previous years.
Advocacy meetings has been conducted/ organized in different Brothels. The purpose of the

advocacy is to create awareness among the group about the importance of HIV testing, RMC
and VDRL testing etc. And make the group competent enough to share the information and
share the knowledge with other community members.
AADHAR camp is organized for the HRGs. Bank account has been opened for the

beneficiaries/HRGs with the help of TI Project Staff. Regular Follow up of PLHIVs has been
done through peer navigation.
Joint TI project has conducted an exposure visit To ANONDITA HEALTHCARE where the

HRGs have been indulging in various activities and also took part in various group activities.
Training of peers has been conducted by the expert where they have been told and

discussed about the scenario of HIV/AIDS in India, its prevalence, and services under
DSACS and NACP. Training sessions were conducted on covid-19 pandemic by Dr. Vinod,
he spoke about awareness, its signs, symptoms and precautions.
QUANTITATIVE DATA FOR 2019-2020:
Cases FIR registered

325 148
Counsellings Child Abuse Cases
324 54
Cyber Crime Cases Missing Cases
6 4
Other IPC Offences Molestation
9 98
CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTRE -DELHI COMMISSION
FOR WOMEN, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
Crisis Intervention Centre is a program of the Delhi Commission for Women, Govt. of NCT of
Delhi. Expert counsellors supervised by experienced lawyers provide legal services to the
victims.The Crisis Intervention Centre assist the prosecutor in the trial, facilitate recording of
statement under section 164 of the code of criminal procedure.
Police station in all Districts of Delhi inform about a sexual assault incident and the
commission's helpline takes over to inform the concerned Crisis-Intervention-Center to
promptly follow up the case and provide trauma counselling and other support to the victim.
This is a 24 hours emergency service.
Shakti Vahini has been managing Crisis Intervention Centres in the District of Central Delhi
and New Delhi since 2015.
THE PROTECT PROGRAM -
Prevention, Tracking, Education and Transformation
The goal of PROTECT project is elimination of labor, sex and OSEC related trafficking activities
in Nepal, Bangladesh and India through a multi-layered, comprehensive, community-based
model of support.
The project activity being run by Shakti Vahini is preventing, reducing the likelihood of, and
empowering young children and their communities, in the fight against trafficking in persons
(TIP) in the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Intervention States: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

Direct Interventions at Community Level: In 6 districts of 3 Intervention States
Bihar:Sitamadi, East Champaran
Uttar Pradesh: Siddharth Nagar,Mahrajganj
West Bengal: 24 North Paragna, Nadia
Interventions with Duty Bearers: Intervention in 21 Districts which includes 6 direct intervention
districts. (Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal)
Major Activities
• Working closely with Community Level Institutions (Village Level Child Protection Units,
Youth Groups for anti-trafficking, AHTUs (Anti Human Trafficking Units)/ CWC (Child
Welfare Committees) etc
• Mobilizing & Capacity Building of 300 Gram Panchayats under 6 bordering districts of 3
States (West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) in Five Years period
• Capacity Building and various trainings with parents, youths, panchayats members for
creatingawareness, demand generation and providing quality Child Protection services at
the village and family level
• Working with parents, adolescent, youth, community leaders, influencers and engage them
in the project as sustainable component.
Work Initiated in 2019-2020 (Awareness Sessions /Community Meetings)

State District Block Awareness Sessions
/Community Meetings
Bihar Sitamarhi Sonbarsa 22

Bihar Sitamarhi Parihaar 14
Bihar West Champaran Mainataad 52
Bihar West Champaran Sikta 33
Uttar Pradesh Maharajganj Nautanwa 12
Uttar Pradesh Maharajganj Nichnaul 28
Uttar Pradesh Sidarthnagar Barhni 46
Uttar Pradesh Sidarthnagar Sohratgarh 78
Ground Level Survey for Measuring Vulnerability in the Community

State District Block Vulnerability
Assessment Report
completed
Bihar Sitamarhi Sonbarsa All Villages
Bihar Sitamarhi Parihaar All Villages
Bihar West Champaran Mainataad 52
Bihar West Champaran Sikta 33
Uttar Pradesh Maharajganj Nautanwa 12
Uttar Pradesh Maharajganj Nichnaul 28
Uttar Pradesh Sidarthnagar Barhni 46
Uttar Pradesh Sidarthnagar Sohratgarh 78
Shakti Vahini organized a
Five-Day Hockey Training Camp –
“One Win Leads to another”with tribal girls in the age group of 12-18 years from various districts
of Jharkhand. The Camp was convened from 27th January 2020 to 1st February 2020 at
SERSA Astro Turf Hockey Stadium Ranchi. The Camp was organized in collaboration with US
Consulate Kolkata who provided a team of 12 women hockey coaches from United States of
America. The Hockey Training Camp was conducted by these coaches led by CoachKatharine
DeLorenzo
Campaign Goals:
• Providing Expert Training Camp for five Days
• Empowering Tribal Women and Girls
• Fostering Youth Leadership and Development
• Strengthening Resiliency Against Violence against Women and Children
• Increasing English Education and Academic Opportunities
The Camp was an opportunity for the girls to strengthen their playing skills and be part of the
wider network of empowerment. The Camp was attended by 106 tribal girls from different
districts of Jharkhand. Participants were selected from the following 6 districts which included
Simdega, Gumla, Khunti, Ranchi, Lohardagga, and Chaibasa
Campaign Partners
Jharkhand Sports Department, District Administration Ranchi, Jharkhand Police, Gumla
Police, Simdega Police,Khunti Police,Ranchi Police, Jharkhand Hockey Federation,
Department of Women and Child,Child Welfare Committee of Ranchi, Gumla, Simdega, and
Khunti , Health Department, Jharkhand &South Eastern Railways
The camp's field hockey training was augmented by informational sessions on violence against
women and children, combatting human trafficking, and leadership building by social activist of
Shakti Vahini and Resource Persons from the Storytellers- Performative Theatre Group, Kolkatta.
Storytellers- Performative Thatre Group, Kolkatta trained the players and prepared 8 Tableaus
on these issues which was much appreciated on the Final day. The evening sessions were very
lively and the players enjoyed and appreciated the sessions.
8 story telling Videos Produced in collaboration with Amy Hill, US Based Resource Person from
Story Centre which will be released in July during the International Day Against Human
Trafficking, July 31, 2020. A Meeting of US Coaches and Players with Chief Minister Shri
Hemant Soren was also organized.
In the evening a award ceremony was organized at the Xavier Institute of Social Service,
Ranchi.A impactful and wonderful theatre performance was presented by the Storytellers
Group from Kolkatta which got a standing ovation from the audience.
Five Players from the Group were selected to Visit the Middlebury College , Vermont, United
States for Hockey training and Exposure Visit. The list of selected players included :Pundi Saro,
(Khunti) , Priyanka Kumari, (Gumla) , Ms Harnita Toppo, (Simdega)
Ms Juhi Kumari (Torpa) , Purnima Neti , (Simdega)
Board
Replicating Swayangsiddha-
“One to Many Ignite the Force” -
Anti Child Trafficking Awareness Project in Eastern India
Shakti Vahini in partnership with US Consulate
Kolkatta launched a project to replicate the West
Bengal model initiative “Swayangsiddha” in the
three eastern states of Bihar, Jharkhand & Assam.
To start the initiative aTwo-Day State Level
Intensive Training of Stakeholders consisting of
Education Department, Panchayat Raj, Law
enforcement, Legal Services, College Youths etc
was convened in Guwahati, Ranchi, & Patna from
January 2020 to March 2020.
Pursuant to the State Level initiatives intensive

focussed campaign in Sitamarhi, Morigaon
&Simdega was conducted to train school teachers,
community workers, child protection agencies,
school students, anaganwari workers and law
enforcement agencies.
The project got an extension to undertake a one-

year intensive anti trafficking prevention campaign
in North and South 24 Parganas in view of the
vulnerabilities caused by COVID 19 pandemic and
natural disasters like Yaas and Amphan.
Results at a Glance
Community Meetings on Child Trafficking Teachers Trained
Simdega – 124 Simdega – 170
Sitamarhi – 55 Sitamarhi – 120
Law Enforcement Trained Anganwari and Sakhi Groups Trained

Simdega – 55 Simdega – 410
Sitamarhi – 25 Sitamarhi – 120
The objectives from THE Youth Champion conclave:
1. Create a strong curriculum which will expose youth leaders to understand various
dimensions of human trafficking including mental and psychological conditions of victim
and survivors the related issues of sensitive handling of trafficking cases.
2. Bringing a select group of activists in India Nepal Bangladesh and Bhutan who can mentor
the youth leaders
3. Using case studies, best practices and creative tools to start discussions on various
aspects of Human trafficking
4. Using the pool of resources from PAS Kolkatta experiences and alumni to create a very
informative and knowledge sharing workshop process.
5. Use the information and knowledge to create next generation of youth leaders and to
provide the youth viable and effective tools to address human trafficking.
6. Equip the youth with specialized techniques to use theatre, mainstream media, social
media to amplify their prevention campaigns.
7. Create and strengthen youth networks across India, Nepal and Bangladesh in order to
have a collaborative approach to this global issue of human trafficking.
8. Empower the youth and provide for necessary mentorship so that they can initiate local
initiatives in their communities and campuses.
Brief Report including Beneficiary Details

Activities on Prevention of human trafficking WAS been initiated in 30 College Campuses and
10 Universities in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, North East India, Uttar Pradesh and
Delhi.
Innovative campaigns and social media initiatives were initiated by students which made deep
impact on awareness. Anti-Human trafficking campaigns have been institutionalized and many
of the initiatives will be repeated every year by the educational institutions as their faculties have
been involved in the initiatives.
College Campuses were provided awareness materials, resources, contact of local NGOs and
active mentoring by Shakti Vahini to ensure that Universities and college campuses continue to
take up human trafficking campaigns.
The Conclave has been successful in bringing Universities, campuses and students in the fight
against human trafficking. The effect of the Youth Conclave will be felt for many years as the
college campuses continue to take up anti-trafficking campaigns every year on their own
motion.
One Win Leads to Another
Shakti Vahini in partnership with US Consulate Kolkatta and Middlebury College, United States
launched a project to train 106 tribal girls from various district of Jharkhand. The project worked
with district level stakeholders in Simdega, Gumla, Khunti, Ranchi, Lohardagga, Chaibasa and
Singhbhum to select the 106 girls to take part in 6-day training camp which was organized from
25TH January to 2 February 2020.
The objectives of the Camp included -
Bolster cross-cultural understanding, foster the exchange of ideas and values, reduce
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stigma, transcend language barriers, and promote respect for diversity between the U.S.
and India.
Develop hockey skill and game comprehension to continue opening up opportunities for
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girls in tribal areas of Jharkhand to play at district, state and national level.
Develop leadership and cultivate ambassadors of positive social change in local
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communities and villages - especially social change benefitting women.
Increase awareness about the child trafficking crime and provide girls with tools to mitigate
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risks of being subject to trafficking.
Cultivate an environment that encourages peer-to-peer connection, communication, and
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meaningful relationship building among participants as well as participants and coaches.
Build a sustainable and financially independent program financed by the Middlebury
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College administration and Middlebury Field Hockey Foundation, thereby cultivating long-
standing mentor/mentee relationships, and expanding opportunities for Indian participants
to visit, play and study in the US.
Expand access to English education and exposure to English language development
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opportunities.
Utilize sport and community to create a more stable and safer region for young girls, and use
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local media attention to promote this environment.
Strengthening Survivors Voices Through
Digital and Performative Story Telling
Purpose
1. Create powerful set of video tools to amplify the powerful voices of survivors
2. Work with group o0f survivors and empower them to be community leaders and
changemakers
3. Create Awareness tools on Anti Human Trafficking in rights based prespective which can be
easily circulated and accessed.
4. Showcase the voices of survivors to create a campaign during the International Anti
Trafficking Day
5. Raise awareness on Anti Trafficking in College Campuses by providing the Youth
Champions of the Conclave with Digital Tools.
Context of the Films:

Shakti Vahini has produced 8 short films in partnership with Storycenter and Theatre
Alliance and US Consulate Kolkatta where each short film talks about the survivors, sharing
their heart wrenching stories on how they fell into the trap of trafficking at a young age and
the huge trauma it has created in their lives. The survivors shared about the ways in which
they were tricked into moving out of their homes and were further being forced into
prostitution and forced labour. Their stories also provide an insight on the different gender-
based stereotypes and violence that is prevailing in the society, which in turn makes them
more vulnerable to the crime of trafficking. The aim of these stories, is not only to provide
knowledge to its viewers about the crime of human trafficking but also to leave an emotional
impact by making them understand the difficulties, the survivors faces in pushing
themselves up to live a respectable life in a society that judges them at every step they take.
Audience:
The target audience for the showcasing of the films have been all the law enforcement
officers, Judicial officers, Child Protection Officers, students and several other stakeholders
to the crime, who play an extremely important role in not only providing justice to the
survivors and who also further help them in living a respectable life. It is important for the
stakeholders to emotionally connect with the stories of the victims and to understand their
trauma at a personal level.
Human Trafficking
Shakti Vahini Credentials
At the National Level Shakti Vahini is the member of the panel made by the Honourable
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Supreme Court of India on Rehabilitation of Women in Prostitution and Trafficked Victims
[(2011) 10 SCC 283].
Shakti Vahini is the member of the Central Advisory Committee, Govt. of India to Combat
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Trafficking of Women and Children for Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
Shakti Vahini has been appointed as the Member of the Delhi Advisory Committee to
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Combat Human Trafficking formed by the Ministry of Women and Child, Government of NCT
of Delhi vide Notification dated 20/12/2012.
Shakti Vahini has been nominated as the Member of the Advisory Board of Social Worker as
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specified in Section 13 3(b) of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 by the Government of
NCT of Delhi.
Shakti Vahini was nominated to be part of the Inter-Ministerial Group formed by the Ministry
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of Women and Child, Government of India vide notification dated 06/09/2012 to give
recommendations to the Amendment of Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956.
Shakti Vahini has been nominated by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to be part
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of the Expert Committee to develop a Model Protocol to Combat Human Trafficking
Shakti Vahini was nominated as the member of the Expert Group in 2015 formed by the
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Ministry of Women and Child, Government of India to draft the Comprehensive Law on
Human Trafficking
Shakti Vahini has been nominated as a Member of the Task Force constituted for the working
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out the modalities for extending the benefits of financial inclusion to the women victims of
sex trafficking constituted by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance,
Government of India in 2019.
Shakti Vahini has been nominated as Member of the CSO working group on Human
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Trafficking and Bonded Labour by NITI Aayog, Government of India in 2020.
Human Trafficking
International Recognitions
Ravi Kant President, Shakti Vahini contributed to United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime,
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Vienna Report on “The effects of COVID-19 on trafficking in persons and the responses to
the challenges: A global study of emerging evidence”
Ravi Kant, President, Shakti Vahini attended Expert Group Meeting on Human Trafficking
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Case Law Database (22-23 March, 2018) in Vienna organized by the United Nation Office
on Drugs and Crimes
Ravi Kant, President, Shakti Vahini was nominated by the Texas Christian University as a
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Global Innovator in 2017.
Shakti Vahini was awarded the Solidarity Award by the Vital Voices Washington in 2013. The
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award was given to Shakti Vahini by Mr. Joe Biden, the then Vice President of the United
States of America.
Ravi Kant, President, Shakti Vahini presented a Paper before the Tom Lantos Human Rights
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Commission, United States Senate on Violence against Women and children in 2013.
Shakti Vahini report on Human Trafficking was nominated as International Best Practices by
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the United States Trafficking in Person Report 2005.
Human Trafficking
Donors And Supporters
Ministry of Women & Child, Government of India
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Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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National AIDS Control Organization (Govt. of India)
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Delhi State AIDS Control Society
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Delhi Commission for Women
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Anti-Trafficking Cell, Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of India
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Department of Women & Child - Govt. of West Bengal
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Childline India Foundation
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Govt. of Jharkhand
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Govt. Of Haryana
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Govt. of NCT of Delhi
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Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
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Govt. of Chhattisgarh
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, South Asia Office, New Delhi
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UNICEF Delhi
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FREE A GIRL- NETHERLANDS
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Office to Monitor Trafficking in Persons, US State Department (J-TIP)
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European Union
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PLAN International
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US Consulate Calcutta -US State Department

Vital Voices USA

Human Trafficking
Web & Social Media
SHAKTIVAHINI - www.shaktivahini.org/
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NATIONAL LEGAL RESEARCH DESK - www.nlrd.org
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SHAKTIVAHNI FACEBOOK- PAGE –
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHAKTI-VAHINI/221235073362
INDIA CYBER TIP Helpline -
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https://www.facebook.com/CYBERSAFETYHELPLINE
ARTICLE23 DIALOGUES - https://www.facebook.com/Article23Dialogues
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SHAKTIVAHNI – ACCOUNT - www.facebook.com/shakti.vahini
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SHAKTIVAHNI TWITTER - https://twitter.com/shaktivahini
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SHAKTIVAHINI TUMBLR - http://shaktivahini.tumblr.com/
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SHAKTIVAHNI FLICKR – https://www.flickr.com/photos/shakti-vahini/
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SHAKTI VAHINI CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVISM -
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https://activistindia.wordpress.com/
NEWS ON SHAKTI VAHINI- https://shaktivahini.wordpress.com/
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LATEST UPDATES AND PRESS RELEASES OF SHAKTI VAHINI -
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https://shaktivahiniupdates.wordpress.com/
HUMAN TRAFFICKING INDIA - https://traffickingnews.wordpress.com/
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LeadingLeading India’s
India’s Fight Fight Against
Against
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking, Bondage,
Slavery and Servitude
Guwahati
Against
Human Trafficking
Ranchi
Against
Human Trafficking
Patna
Shakti Vahini In Media (2019-2020)
ONE IN EVERY SIX MISSING CHILDREN FROM BENGAL: NCRB

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/one-in-every-six-missing-children-from-

bengal-ncrb/article29775182.ece
PROPOSED LAW REFORMS HOW INDIA TREATS HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS,

GIVES THEM CARE

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/proposed-law-reforms-how-india-treats-

human-trafficking-victims-gives-them-care/story-uiJNh8M92oyPykQQ5E3pzM.html
THE DARK HAND OF TECH THAT STOKES SEX TRAFFICKING IN INDIA

https://archive.factordaily.com/tech-phone-calls-whatsapp-facebook-sex-trafficking-india/

ANTI-TRAFFICKING STEPS TOP PRIORITY, SAYS DGP

https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/anti-trafficking-steps-top-priority-in-assam-

says-director-general-of-police-bhaskar-jyoti-mahanta/cid/1736716
INDIA TURNS TABLES ON TRAFFICKERS WITH CHILD-FRIENDLY COURTS

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-court-sexcrimes-insight-idUSKCN1V900B

'LIST STEPS TAKEN TO CURB HONOUR KILLING'

https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/jul/10/list-steps-taken-to-curb-

honour-killing-2001736.html
DELHI'S SHAME! 19 CHILDREN GO MISSING DAILY

https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/delhi-s-shame-19-children-go-missing-daily-

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Shakti Vahini Board – Executive Committee
Mr. RAVI KANT SHRI SURENDRA KUMAR
Profession: ADVOCATE, Profession: SERVICE
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Position: MEMBER
Position: PRESIDENT SHRI SHOAIB ALAM KHAN
Ms. USHA RANI Profession: SERVICE
Profession: SOCIAL WORK Position: MEMBER
Position: VICE PRESIDENT SHRI AJIT ROY
Ms. HUMA AHMAD Profession: BUSINESS
Profession: SOCIAL WORK, Position: MEMBER
Position: SECRETARY SHRI HIRA SINGH BHATI
Ms. SIMMI VERMA Profession: LAWYER
Profession: SOCIAL WORK Position: MEMBER
Position: TREASURER MS. MALLIKASINGH RAJPUT
Ms. RAJANI VERMA Profession: BUSINESS
Profession: SERVICE/SOCIAL WORK Position: MEMBER
Position: GENERAL SECRETARY Ms. PUJA DINESH PARDE
Profession: SERVICE/SOCIAL WORK
Position: MEMBER
shakti vahini
Office: 3rd Floor, Plot No 31, Pocket 2, Jasola Vihar,
Near Jasola Sports Club, New Delhi-110025
E-mail: shaktivahini@yahoo.co.in
Website: www.shaktivahini.org

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Leading India’s Fight Against

Shakti Vahini delivers a range of

The organization has conducted

Sensitization workshop with the No of Stakeholders Trained

Monitoring legal developments and the implementation of specific legislation concerning

Creating Centre of Excellence on trainings to law enforcement agencies, Police Training

To maintain a documentation centre consisting of legislation, studies, reports and cases on

Undertake study, research, document and create issue papers on environmental

Shakti Vahini runs a Trafficking in Persons Response Centre (TIP RESPONSE

Total Since 2005 In 2019-2020

In the year 2019-2020 the organization conducted special initiatives in

CHILDLINE PROGRAMME 2019-2020

No of Awareness Programme No of Persons Reached through

No of Persons provided ART Therapy No of Persons Referred

Cases FIR registered

Intervention States: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

Work Initiated in 2019-2020 (Awareness Sessions /Community Meetings)

Bihar Sitamarhi Sonbarsa 22

Ground Level Survey for Measuring Vulnerability in the Community

Pursuant to the State Level initiatives intensive

The project got an extension to undertake a one-

Law Enforcement Trained Anganwari and Sakhi Groups Trained

Brief Report including Beneficiary Details

The objectives of the Camp included -

Context of the Films:

GIVES THEM CARE

ANTI-TRAFFICKING STEPS TOP PRIORITY, SAYS DGP

'LIST STEPS TAKEN TO CURB HONOUR KILLING'

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