India

India is a country located in South Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. India has a rich and diverse culture, with many different languages, religions, and traditions. Hindi and English are the two official languages of India, and the country has a federal parliamentary democratic system of government. India has a long and complex history, and it has been home to many great civilizations, including the Indus Valley civilization and the Maurya and Mughal empires. India is a rapidly developing country and is one of the world’s largest economies, with a growing technology and service sector. Some of India’s major cities include Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

Trafficked to Malaysia – Finally Home in India
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Trafficked to Malaysia – Finally Home in India

IJM’s team in Malaysia heard about Aadav’s story from a local casework partner and worked with IJM staff in South Asia to help him return home at last. IJM India staff received Aadav at the airport on September 14 and drove him to see his parents, Kannan and Muthu—a joyful reunion after more than two…

Inside The Crypto Human Trafficking Rings In Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos – Inc42
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Inside The Crypto Human Trafficking Rings In Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos – Inc42

While the GainBitcoin scam involved more than INR 90K Cr, this particular story of human trafficking and crypto fraud seems even more chilling and heinous Victims are forced to manage fake social media profiles and collect personal and financial data from people who can be potentially trapped in crypto fraud or online betting The company…

All you need to know about organ transplants
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All you need to know about organ transplants

Editor’s note: this article contains great information about transplants and a good general overview of the transplant process.  Globally, about 20 people die every day while waiting for a transplant. There are several organs and tissues that one can donate including kidneys, heart, blood, lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines, thymus, bone marrow, bones, tendon, ligaments, corneas,…

Has the World Cup led to lasting improvements for migrant workers in Qatar?
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Has the World Cup led to lasting improvements for migrant workers in Qatar?

In three weeks the World Cup begins in Qatar, the world’s largest sporting event that has been mired in controversy surrounding the exploitation of hundreds of thousands of migrant workers from countries including Nepal, India and Bangladesh, reports of forced labor, and unexplained deaths. Passing reforms in preparation for the World Cup Under the world’s…

Police training on Human Trafficking and Child Protection – Imphal Free Press
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Police training on Human Trafficking and Child Protection – Imphal Free Press

A one-day training programme was organised by FXB India Suraksha, in association with Churachandpur district police, on Thursday with the objective to strengthen police response mechanism to effectively handle cases of human trafficking and child victims. The event also included discussion on the existing laws related to child protection and human trafficking whereabout 15 police…

Human Rights Watch condemns Fifa and Qatar over World Cup migrant worker recruitment fees
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Human Rights Watch condemns Fifa and Qatar over World Cup migrant worker recruitment fees

Migrant workers were still paying exorbitant and illegal recruitment fees the year before the World Cup, Human Rights Watch found, criticizing both Fifa and Qatar for not yet committing to a recourse fund. The body warned that, without action, “the real legacy of this tournament will be how Fifa, Qatar and all who profit from…

Punjab govt to probe human trafficking transpiring under garb of education visas
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Punjab govt to probe human trafficking transpiring under garb of education visas

Punjab NRI Affairs Ministers Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government will soon revive the NRI Sabhas across the state. The Minister, who was chairing a review meeting with the senior officers of the department at his office at Punjab Civil Secretariat here, said that the Punjab…

Greek police bust human trafficking ring in Patras, Athens; Greek and foreign nationals arrested
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Greek police bust human trafficking ring in Patras, Athens; Greek and foreign nationals arrested

Greek police have dismantled a major human trafficking ring in the port city of Patras and Athens leading to the arrests of Greek and foreign nationals.  Five Greek nationals and four Pakistani, Azerbaijani and Indian nationals were arrested for trafficking migrants from Evros to the mainland, after a broad-scale operation by Security Directorate of Patras….

Modern slavery – Millennium Post
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Modern slavery – Millennium Post

When incidents of forced labour or sex trafficking hit the headlines, the law-enforcing machinery suddenly gets into a firefighting mode. Victims are rescued and success stories circulate. But the magnitude of human trafficking and its disastrous impact on people and society often go unnoticed. According to an UNDOC report, the most common forms of human…

Child Marriage Free India campaign launched : 17th oct22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines
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Child Marriage Free India campaign launched : 17th oct22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines

Thoubal, October 16 2022: Kailash Satyarthi Children Foundation (KSCF) in collaboration with Bachpan Bachao Andolan today launched the Child Marriage Free India campaign at District Library cum Youth Club, Thoubal Athokpam under the theme, “Safe Childhood, Safe India” . The programme was attended by Child Welfare Committee Thoubal District, chairperson L Romen; Child Marriage Prohibition…