Youth Convention on Anti Human Trafficking held in Chennai

ICWO -Indian Community Welfare Organisation join hands with DLSA , Department of Labour, Government of Tamilnadu in organising “Youth Convention on Anti Human Trafficking”organized to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 28th July 2023 at ICSA - Jivana Jyoti, 107, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai .

During welcome address speaking on the occasion Mr.A.J.Hariharan, Secretary – ICWO said the concept of AHTC was developed by Dr.P.M.Nair, IPS (Retd.) Another of the world's most populous countries, India has a worrying number of cases of missing persons. Statistics show that 88 women, kids, and men go missing by the hour. 2,130 people go missing every day, and 64,851 people every month in India. According to India’s National Crime Rate Bureau (NCRB) data, the provinces of West Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the highest number of missing persons.

The chief guest, Honorable Tmt.J.Sridevi, Chairman/District Judge, Permanent Lok Adalat delivered the inaugural address. The Key note address was rendered by Honorable Tmt.R.Tamilselvi, Secretary/Senior Civil Judge – DLSA. Special address was given by Tmt.A Jayalaksmi, Assistant Commissioner Labour 1 (Enforcement) and Dr.T.Arul Roncalli, Programme Manager - HSF India.

Speaking on the occasion Dr.T.Arul Roncalli, Programme Manager – HSF India said the most important benefit of child counseling is that the children get a safe space to talk to a third person who isn't a parent, sibling or family member. They can openly talk about anything and everything which helps the counselor to understand the child and it helps the child to feel better. Allow victims to share their experiences so that we might learn about the types of support and protection services that children need. Psychological research could also address effective techniques for interviewing victims of trafficking. Childhood trauma through child counseling is crucial for improving mental, emotional, and physical health outcomes. It can lead to improved relationships, reduce the risk of developing mental health disorders, and improve overall well-being. The convention was jointly organised by ICWO - Indian Community Welfare Organisation, DLSA-District Legal Services Authority Chennai & Department of Labour, Government of Tamilnadu & Supported by HSF India - Hanns Seidel Foundation.