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17/11/2023

In Malda, West Bengal, Shakti Vahini with the support of Border Security Forces is reaching out to schools in bordering regions with the commitment to empower young girls to lead the fight against child marriages in India.

Shakti Vahini continues to reach out to adolescent girls in vulnerable areas in the district to create a strong network of empowered girls to lead the fight to in India.

Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against in India.

17/11/2023

In Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, women leaders are uniting in large numbers to raise awareness on the issues of , & . With collective efforts, they aim to create a safe & secure environment for children in their villages to protect them from all forms of abuse & exploitation.

Join us, as we reach out to children to spread awareness to & support our initiative to protect the rights of children for a better future. Donate now at- https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

17/11/2023

Understanding the harmful impact of early marriages on the future of children, women leaders from Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, one of the most vulnerable districts to report the high incidences of , are uniting to raise their voices to .

They are creating awareness among the communities on the importance of the need to have children access to education & being provided opportunities to fulfill their potential & build their future.

Join us, as we reach out to children to spread awareness to & support our initiative to protect the rights of children for a better future. Donate now at- https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

16/11/2023

Child Marriage is a global issue that affects millions of young girls, denying them their basic rights and opportunities.

Educating children about the harmful effects of is important to empower them to become advocates for change within their communities.

Join us, as we reach out to children to spread awareness to & support our initiative to protect the rights of children for a better future. Donate now at- https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

16/11/2023

"बाल विवाह अभिशाप हैं, नन्हो पे ये बोझ ना डालो"

Young boys from Government High School, Baghanki, Gurugram are challenging the local traditions & are appealing to society to end the age-old practice of & let children have access to education & opportunities.

Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against in India.

16/11/2023

In Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, local communities are undertaking special initiatives & are actively working towards raising awareness to . With the region being vulnerable to high incidences of , the participation of local communities through the campaigns is important for .

You can also play a part by supporting us in our fight to . Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against in India.

16/08/2023

In Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, Shakti Vahini reached out to adolescent girls from Sarberia High School to spread awareness on the emerging issues of , & and to strengthen the efforts for . The girls were informed about the harmful effects and long-term implications of early marriages on the health of young girls.

With the help of outreach initiatives, young children from across the district after being informed about the crime are coming forward and taking pledge to . They are taking pledge to undertake personal initiative for .

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

16/08/2023

The practice of is a violation of human rights that not only robs childhood of children but also subjects them to violence & discrimination at a fairly young age. We should all come together to strengthen the campaign & make a commitment to protect the rights of children around us.

Let us create an India, where a child has access to education & healthy life & not pushed into . Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

16/08/2023

Women & children from Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal are leading the movement to . Community members & school administration from across the district came together to spread the message of & urged village leaders to not push children into early marriages.

With young children coming together to take initiatives to spread awareness on the issues of , we will create a . You can also play a part in our fight by taking a pledge to report the cases of and to protect the rights of children and .

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

Tribal communities from Darjeeling, West Bengal are taking pledge to & are joining the Campaign.

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

Adolescent girls & children from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal with roaring voices are taking the pledge to

Take a pledge today & bring a change in lives of thousands of children around us. Join our campaign to raise voices to protect the rights of children around us and take pledge to ensure efforts to in our families, villages, districts and states & create a .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

Women leaders, adolescent girls & children from Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal take a pledge to .

Take a pledge today & bring a change in lives of thousands of children around us. Join our campaign to raise voices to protect the rights of children around us and take pledge to ensure efforts to in our families, villages, districts and states & create a .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , Shakti Vahini is reaching out to schools &communities across Darjeeling, West Bengal to strengthen the campaign. Young girls & community members from across the district are taking pledge to in their families, villages & district by undertaking awareness initiatives for Child Marriage Free India.

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

"...Even after a lot of attempts to certain societal traditions have kept the practice alive"-RK Bansal, Principal Govt senior secondary school, Faridabad, Haryana urges to

Raise your voices for Join our campaign for . We must come together for

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

"This , we must take pledge to free every girl child from all forms of exploitation & build an India where their rights are protected & not abused".

Women leaders and community members from Paschim Medinipur are taking pledge for . We must all ensure collective efforts to & should strive for a Child Marriage Free India.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

Adolescent girls from the bordering villages of Malda, West Bengal with roaring voices are taking pledge to

This Independence Day take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

" is an issue with harmful implications for society. When such marriages are curtailed, it's better for humanity at large."
We must raise our voices to

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , village communities, women leaders & children from Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal are joining the campaign & taking pledge to build a nation safe & secure for children.

The practice of has a long-term impact on the health & well-being of young girls & subjects them to discrimination & abuse at a young age. We must all ensure collective efforts to & should strive for a Child Marriage Free India.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

"As a result of ,teenage girls are likely to face complications during childbirth,which in turn put their & their infant's life at risk."

Join our campaign for Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

"In our area & is a huge concern. We must act now to "-Maushmi Debnath, TIC, Vivekanda High School, Darjeeling

Raise your voices for Join our campaign for . We must come together for

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , Shakti Vahini is reaching out to schools across Darjeeling, West Bengal to strengthen the campaign. Young girls from across the district are taking pledge to in their families, villages & district by undertaking awareness initiatives for Child Marriage Free India.

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

"Early marriages expose girls to experience sexual violence & abuse at a young age leading to major implications on their health."

We must raise our voices for We should all come together to raise our voices against the practice & take pledge to protect the rights of young children around us. We must all ensure collective efforts to & should strive for a Child Marriage Free India.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

As we celebrate today, women & children from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal are leading the movement to . With the help of organising rallies across the district, women & children are urging village leaders & communities to not push children into early marriages & protect their rights for a .

With young children coming together to take initiatives to spread awareness on the issues of , we will create a . You can also play a part in our fight by taking a pledge to report the cases of and to protect the rights of children and .

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

" decreases a girl child's access to healthcare; increases the risk of maternal death, long-term physical & mental health issues."

We must raise voices to to protect children. Join our campaign for . We must come together for

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

" robs children of their childhood. Girls are expected to take on adult responsibility & have children when they are children themselves..."

We must raise voices for Join our campaign for We must come together for Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , village communities, women leaders & children from South 24 Parganas, West Bengal are coming together & raising their voices for a .

The practice of has a long-term impact on health & well-being of young girls & subject them to discrimination & abuse at a young age. We should all come together to raise our voices against the practice & take pledge to protect the rights of young children around us. We must all ensure collective efforts to & should strive for a Child Marriage Free India.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

"The financial crises & vulnerabilities created by pandemic have made children more vulnerable towards falling prey to ..."

Join our campaign for We must come together for Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , school administration, village leaders, child protection officials, women & children from across Faridabad, Haryana are joining the campaign & are taking pledge to by undertaking initiatives to identify & report the incidents of in their families, villages & district.

With communities coming together to take initiatives to spread awareness on the issues of , we will create a . You can also play a part in our fight by taking a pledge to report the cases of and to protect the rights of children and .

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

It is predicted that as a result of , more girls will become brides by 2030 due to long-term impact of pandemic-related social, health &economic changes.

We must come together for Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

In Gurugram, Haryana, on the occasion of , children from across the district are joining the movement & taking pledge to .

With young children coming together to take initiatives to spread awareness on the issues of , we will create a . You can also play a part in our fight by taking a pledge to report the cases of and to protect the rights of children and .

To join our initiative you can also visit https://shaktivahini.org/donations/. Your support towards our initiative will strengthen the efforts for the protection of the rights of children.

15/08/2023

Many children in the eastern region of India are being forced into post-pandemic.When a family or community experience crisis, it leads to an increase in

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

This , village leaders, community members, women & adolescent girls from Haryana, West Bengal & across the country are coming together to build a . With collective efforts, we will be able to create an India, that is safe & secure for children.

Join our campaign for & take a pledge in our families & communities, & take efforts to bring a change in the lives of thousands of children around us.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

"Children below 18 years deserve to be in school rather than being pushed into "-Smt. Sanchita Sarkar, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Darjeeling urges for a

Take a pledge for & protect the rights of children around us. .

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

15/08/2023

" is a social crime. It not only affects future of children but also has long-term implications on their physical health"-LSI Upasana Gurung,2nd Officer,Kotwali P.S Jalpaiguri urges for

Join our campaign to raise voices to protect the rights of children around us and take pledge to ensure efforts to in our families, villages, districts and states & create a .

Take a pledge today & bring a change in lives of thousands of children around us.

To support our work and to help us to protect the rights of children across the country, please donate to our cause at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/

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In Malda, West Bengal, Shakti Vahini with the support of Border Security Forces is reaching out to schools in bordering regions with the commitment to empower young girls to lead the fight against child marriages in India. Shakti Vahini continues to reach out to adolescent girls in vulnerable areas in the district to create a strong network of empowered girls to lead the fight to #EndChildMarriage in India. #ChildMarriageFreeIndia Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against #childmarriage in India. #SHAKTIVAHINI

Child Marriage is a global issue that affects millions of young girls, denying them their basic rights and opportunities. Educating children about the harmful effects of #childmarriages is important to empower them to become advocates for change within their communities. Join us, as we reach out to children to spread awareness to #EndChildMarriage & support our initiative to protect the rights of children for a better future. Donate now at- https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ #SHAKTIVAHINI

"बाल विवाह अभिशाप हैं, नन्हो पे ये बोझ ना डालो" Young boys from Government High School, Baghanki, Gurugram are challenging the local traditions & are appealing to society to end the age-old practice of #childmarriage & let children have access to education & opportunities. #ChildMarriageFreeIndia Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against #childmarriage in India. #SHAKTIVAHINI

In Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, local communities are undertaking special initiatives & are actively working towards raising awareness to #EndChildMarriage. With the region being vulnerable to high incidences of #childmarriages, the participation of local communities through the campaigns is important for #ChildMarriageFreeIndia. You can also play a part by supporting us in our fight to #StopChildMarriage. Support us at https://shaktivahini.org/donations/ to strengthen our fight against #childmarriage in India. #SHAKTIVAHINI

A motto that started on the fields of Jharkhand finds its way through Washington DC at the Global Sports mentoring program- NARI SHAKTI U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State Middlebury College U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program #NariShakti #hockey #sports #empowerment #USIndia #Dosti #womeninsport #india #US #world ##vision #change #selfdefense #Badminton #Middlebury

This year’s theme for the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons highlights the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking. Survivors are key actors in the fight against human trafficking. They play a crucial role in establishing effective measures to prevent this crime, identifying and rescuing victims and supporting them on their road to rehabilitation. It is also important to ensure that Law enforcement while working on Human trafficking Cases law enforcement agencies should interact with survivors and victims with dignity and sensitivity. Police Officer Pinky Ghosh who is Officer Incharge of Women Police Station Diamond Harbour Police District in West Bengal says "Survivors are Changemakers- Learning from victims’ experiences and turning their suggestions into concrete actions will lead to a more victim-centred and effective approach in combating human trafficking" #endhumantrafficking #SHAKTIVAHINI National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India National Legal Research Desk on Women and Children Article 23 Dialouges

Article 23 Dialouges with Ananya Chakraborti Chairperson, West Bengal Commission for protection of Child Rights

National Geographic Film -SHAKTI VAHINI -2008

Throwback Video - Rishi Kant Anti Trafficking Activist in a 2008 Film featured in National Geographic speaks on Shakti Vahini committment on the issue of combatting Human Trafficking . Since 2005 Shakti Vahini has specialized in Raids and Rescues across the country and works actively with law enforcement across the country. We are committed to #ENDTRAFFICKING

Understanding the Law on Human trafficking -370 Indian Penal Code .The Video focuses on Organized Crime Approach to Human Trafficking Investigations.

Online Training for Law Enforcement Agencies -Training Tool -2 Understanding the Law on Human trafficking -370 Indian Penal Code .The Video focuses on Organized Crime Approach to Human Trafficking Investigations. The Training tool features Mr Ravi Kant, President, Shakti Vahini and Advocate Supreme Court. During the Lockdown - Shakti Vahini has prepared online training videos on all aspect of Law enforcement Responses to combat human trafficking. The videos have been prepared for three groups- Law Enforcement , Prosecutors and Judiciary . A total of 108 videos have been prepared . We will be releasing 1 video every day and also posting it in our You Tube channel. We will be circulating it in all social media and also will be distributed to a data base of 20,000 police officers across the country through whatsapp. As COVID lockdown is slowly eased across all states it is predicted that human trafficking will be on the rise due to the loss of jobs and increased vulnerabilities in communities. We are closely working with law enforcement to strengthen prevention mechanisms and ensuring proactive policing so traffickers cant work with immunity. #ENDTRAFFICKING #ENDSLAVERY #SHAKTIVAHINI

Anti Trafficking Rishi Kant of Shakti Vahini speaks on Media Advocacy

FROM SHAKTI VAHINI ARCHIVES - Anti Trafficking Rishi Kant of Shakti Vahini speaks on Media Advocacy and Two Decades of Activism for Prioritization of Issues related to Violence Against Women & Children . #ENDTRAFFICKING #SHAKTIVAHINI #ENDSLAVERY , #ENDGBV

Priyanka

Story of Priyanka from Gumla selected for training in USA @middfieldhockey as part of project "1 WIN LEADS TO ANOTHER" which is aimed at empowering adolscents girls for community leadership to combat Human trafficking & GBV #1winleadtoanother #OneToMany #NariShakti

OPERATION SAJAG - A Landmark Initiative of CID - ASSAM POLICE for Prevention of Human Trafficking

OPERATION “SAJAG” is a community Initiative of Assam Police , Assam CID to educate the masses of the dangers of Human traffickers. The Campaign in a short period of time reached out to 2.5 Million people across 18 Districts .Initiatives like Operation Sajag can strengthen the much needed prevention campaign to prevent Human trafficking. The Operation Sajag continues to make people aware of the dangers of Human Trafficking. Campaigns like OPERATION “SAJAG” shows how multi stake holder collaborations and partnerships with community groups can have a big impact in combating the organized crime of Human trafficking. The Video was recently presented by Shri Surendra Kumar, Inspector General of Police , Assam Police -CID on Janaury 17th at Hotel Radisson Guwahati #ENDTRAFFICKING #HUMANTRAFFICKINGINDIA #ASSAMCID

Shakti Vahini with the US Consulate, brings to you the story of strength and valor!

Jharkhand, 'The Land of Forests' and known heaven for nature lovers which holds majestic hills, a scenic waterfall, rich greenery, and colorful culture. This fascinates the eyes of the gazer and attracts them to explore. #ShaktiVahini in association with #USconsulatekolkata brings to you the inspiration in its purest form, the second round of #Hockey Training Camp. Empowering adolescent girls for community leadership to combat #humantrafficking & gender-based violence". The camp will witness the participation of 110 tribal girls from various districts of Jharkhand along with 14 women hockey coaches from the United States of America, #middleburyhockey. We aim to take you on a journey of #hard work, #determination, and #inspiration of these young girls as we begin the countdown of the camp. AmericanCenter Kolkata SHAKTI VAHINI Vanessa Bouche #usandkolkata #inspiration #training #camp #power #hockeytraining #athlete #athletic #athleticspirit #participation #womenempowerment #girlpower #girlrising #empowerment #endmoderndayslavery #endslavery #endhumantrafficking #endgenderbasedviolence #endtrafficking #jharkhand #jharkhanddiaries

Sunil Dutta

'The broken window approach is what we need to take into consideration. It states that if the police sees any broken window they should seek the reason behind and this way we will be able to prevent the breaking of car's windows and the locks on the doors', suggested Mr. Sunil Dutta Mishra BSLSA. #endhumantrafficking #endtrafficking

Shilpi Singh

'To be loud and to be proud! When we empower each other then only we can inspire each other and we need to speak up to tackle the same', qouted Ms. Shilpi Singh, Bhoomika Vihar NGO. To make the students aware the need is to bring out the success stories of the victims so that we can spread the word out loud and motivete those who are not speaking out loud or are afraid to speak up. #endhumantrafficking #endtrafficking

Mithilesh Mishra talks about the need of database in prisons

Shri Mithilesh Mishra, IPS, I.G. Prison & Correctional Services, here is talking about how they have started with initial stages of making a database of sexual offenders, to further track traffickers. Mr. Mishra emphasized the need for database for better policing. We need to make reports about the whole procedures and the victims as well as the criminals so that we can study the patterns. While quoting the recent example of the Human chain which was made recently in Bihar he said that "we need another human chain in real to make the scenario change against human trafficking"..