Awareness programme on the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was held at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak on 31st July 2023 under the theme “ Reach Every Women of Trafficking” which was organised by the Noklak District Administration under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

In his keynote address, SDO (Civil) Noklak, Vokhoto Richa mentioned that, most trafficking are happening  to the vulnerable section of the society specially women and children. Due to the advancement of technology, traffickers are using internet and social media platform to lure the persons in the form of offering good job in big cities, he said. Taking advantage of social media, traffickers used fake accounts and to this, he advised the gathering to be aware and not to fall in such kind of trap. Richa also requested all the stakeholders and civil societies to create awareness on trafficking.

Advocate S. Birila Brianna who was the resource person of the programme spoke on “Overview/implementation of human trafficking laws in India”. She said, trafficking is very much an organised crime where the traffickers are well prepared and planned.  Brianna explained in detail the different form of trafficking like  sex trafficking,  bride trafficking, organs trafficking, sperm trafficking, illegal adoptions, commercial purposed trafficking, child labour trafficking  and labour trafficking.  She mentioned that, family institutions are very important where one can learn how to live a responsible citizen. She advised to all the parents and teachers to give proper awareness to children on trafficking. She added that, some of the factors which also contributing for trafficking are broken family, unhealthy environment and judgmental society.

UBSI DEF Noklak, Pongom spoke on the challenges associated with human trafficking in Nagaland. Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH) President Chongkoi who also spoke expressed to have more awareness on trafficking in the district and even reaching to the rural areas.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by EAC Noklak, Kathyinla while EAC Noklak Menlom delivered the vote of thanks during the programme. 

(K. K. Chim, IA Noklak)