Peren district administration in collaboration with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) MSK-District Level Centre for Women (DLCW) and Sakhi-One Stop Centre observed World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on the theme, “Victims’ Voices Lead The Way” at Town Hall, Peren on 30th July 2021.

Nodal Officer of BBBP & EAC, Peren HQ, Kevethito Rose, NCS, delivered the welcome address cum key concept of the programme. Rose stated that human trafficking in South East Asian, especially Bangladesh and India has become a commodity.

Theme speaker, ASI, Women Police Station, Jalukie, Tingkhovei Kuki said that there is a need for recognition, acceptance, respect and understanding of the victims to overcome human trafficking. She added that human trafficking has entered through forced labour, domestic help, sex-trafficking and organs trafficking where the victims did not have any choice but were forced. Kuki also said that the rescued victims require care, love and friendly approach to go back to normal life.

District Child Protection Unit, Advocate Asungbe Hau shared on the topic “Trafficking in Peren District.”

Counsellor of Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Grace presided over the programme. Words of gratitude were proposed by District Coordinator, MSK, Kiziupeululie.

(Kiso, IA Peren)