Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Issues related to children and women
About the Report
It is released by the US State Department
It is world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts.
It is also U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
What are the key findings of the Report?
According 2021 report, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in vulnerability to human trafficking and interrupted existing anti-traffic efforts.
Human trafficking involves the illegal transport of individuals by force or deception for the purpose of labour, sexual exploitation, or activities in which others benefit financially.
India has not met the minimum standards to eliminate trafficking. The efforts made by the government are inadequate.
Chinese government is engaged in widespread forced labour
What are the relevant Laws in India?
Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and begar (forced labour without payment).
Article 24 forbids employment of children below the age of 14 years in dangerous jobs like factories and mines.
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section:
Section 370 and 370A of IPC provide for comprehensive measures to counter the menace of human trafficking
Sections 372 and 373 dealing with selling and buying of girls for the purpose of prostitution.
