City fest highlights human trafficking
3 Nov 2012 8:25 AM IST
Often abused, raped, beaten black and blue and exploited in all possible ways, victims and survivors of rape and prostitution are now coming out openly to fight human trafficking, the world’s fastest growing criminal industry, braving odds like stigma and social isolation.
Women and girls who have survived prostitution as well as those who are victims of the flesh trade are participating in ‘Traffic Jam: Red Light Blues’ a five-day festival in Delhi, which is showcasing exquisite handicrafts, artwork, jewellery, crafts, tribal foods and other products all made by them. ‘The products are all made by the women and girls who have overcome trauma and various forms of physical, mental and emotional abuse.
‘The most effective and sustainable solutions to end sex trafficking come by increasing choices for at-risk girls and women and by empowering women,’ says Ruchira Gupta, founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, which is partnering the festival.
The idea is to raise social awareness about the need to bring about a change in the law in order to stop traffickers.
Women and girls who have survived prostitution as well as those who are victims of the flesh trade are participating in ‘Traffic Jam: Red Light Blues’ a five-day festival in Delhi, which is showcasing exquisite handicrafts, artwork, jewellery, crafts, tribal foods and other products all made by them. ‘The products are all made by the women and girls who have overcome trauma and various forms of physical, mental and emotional abuse.
‘The most effective and sustainable solutions to end sex trafficking come by increasing choices for at-risk girls and women and by empowering women,’ says Ruchira Gupta, founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, which is partnering the festival.
The idea is to raise social awareness about the need to bring about a change in the law in order to stop traffickers.
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