On 30th July 2023, Wokha district joined the nation in observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at GHSS Wokha Auditorium. The event was held under the theme "Reach Every Woman of Trafficking: Leave No One Behind."

Addressing the programme as the theme speaker, Addl. SP Wokha, K. Soriso defined human trafficking as the transfer, harboring, or transportation of people through force, fraud, or deception with the aim of exploiting them for profit. He highlighted some of the reasons behind trafficking, citing poverty, the pursuit of a better life, supporting families, and seeking job opportunities as contributing factors. Soriso emphasized the need to combat trafficking through awareness, institutional capacity building, training of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges, as well as the enactment of relevant legislation and strengthening anti-trafficking measures.

Highlighting the scenario of trafficking in Nagaland, Soriso revealed that one person goes missing every fourth day, and among the 87 cases of missing persons registered in the past 3 years (2017-19) from different districts across Nagaland, 83% were below the age of 18 years. He recommended raising awareness as an effective means to put an end to this menace.

Short speeches were delivered by representatives from Lotha Eloe Hoho and other civil society organizations. The key-note address was proposed by SDO (C) Nuhuta Tunyi, and the function was chaired by Thungbeni Kikon, Case Worker OSC. Dr. Wonchano Enny, DCM, DHEW, delivered the vote of thanks.

(DPRO & IA, Wokha)