Seethakka calls for eradication of drug addiction and trafficking

Addressing a seminar, ‘National Consultation on Emerging Trends in Human Trafficking and Strategies to Combat Them’, organised by the Women Security Wing of the State Police, in collaboration with International Justice Mission (IJM), Seethakka called for inclusion of lessons on ‘respect for women’ in the school curriculum and sensitisation of workplaces. She emphasised collective efforts to make Telangana a drug-free state.
DGP Dr Jitender stressed the importance of understanding global patterns of human trafficking to effectively combat emerging forms of crime. He emphasised the role of law enforcement agencies in responding to human trafficking.
Shikha Goel, DG (Women, Security Wing), stressed the need to “shed light on the darkness” by exploring strategies that enable collective action against trafficking. She emphasised the importance of stronger legislation, effective law enforcement, grassroots initiatives and support for survivors.
The seminar covered several important topics, including emerging patterns in human trafficking for sex and labour, online sexual exploitation of children, transnational human trafficking and the role of the media in the fight against human trafficking.