Lack of community participation in addressing trafficking highlighted
Lack of community participation in addressing trafficking highlighted Nagaland Post
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The Lack of Community Participation in Addressing Human Trafficking in Nagaland
The observance of the “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” was held at Miqlat Ministry, Seluophe Village, with a focus on the theme “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” The event highlighted the lack of community participation in Nagaland when it comes to addressing the issue of human trafficking.
Addressing Emerging Human Trafficking Trends and Prevention Strategies
Dr Taimenla Phom, the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Dimapur (women and juvenile), spoke on the topic of addressing emerging human trafficking trends and prevention strategies. She emphasized that community participation is an indispensable strategy in responding to trafficking that occurs within the community. However, she expressed her disappointment that community participation is “tremendously lacking” in Nagaland.
In Nagaland, there is currently no dedicated department or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) specifically dealing with the issue of human trafficking. Phom highlighted the urgent need for NGOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and other organizations to come together, strategize, and create awareness to combat human trafficking in the state.
Phom identified poverty, lack of education, and the need to financially support their families as some of the root causes of child trafficking, which is on the rise in the state, particularly in Dimapur. She also mentioned that children are often trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor. Phom further emphasized the surge of sex trafficking in Nagaland after the Covid pandemic and called for open discussions on the issue without shying away from it.
According to Phom, media exposure, economic inequality, unemployment, and victims being forced into the trade or compelled by circumstances are some of the reasons behind the increase in sex trafficking. She highlighted that women and children are the most vulnerable targets of sex trafficking.
Church Response to Human Trafficking
Pastor Yabang Longkumer from Covenant Baptist Church Dimapur spoke about the various ways and means through which the church can respond to address the problem of human trafficking.
Programme Details
- Welcome and introduction address by Miqlat Ministry coordinator Alole Tsuhah
- Invocation by Gorkha Baptist Church, Singrijan pastor Rudra Ramauli
- Special presentation by Kekhrie Ringa
- Vote of thanks by Christ King Church, Seluophe Kelhouneinuo (Alice)
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to these SDGs because they involve addressing human trafficking, violence against women and girls, forced labor, and exploitation of children.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
- Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking
- Target 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
These targets are relevant to the issues discussed in the article as they aim to address violence against women and girls, eradicate human trafficking and forced labor, ensure safe migration, and protect children from abuse and exploitation.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. The article primarily focuses on highlighting the lack of community participation in addressing human trafficking and the root causes of the issue.
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Source: nagalandpost.com
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