Tackling Child Trafficking: 'Technology Against Child Trafficking' (TACT) Initiative Launched

The Just Rights for Children Alliance has launched the 'Technology Against Child Trafficking' (TACT) initiative to combat child trafficking and promote safe migration. Launched on World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the initiative focuses on intelligence sharing, financial tracking, tech collaboration, safe migration, and survivor support, with participation from 180 NGO partners.

The Just Rights for Children Alliance on Tuesday launched the 'Technology Against Child Trafficking' (TACT) initiative to combat child trafficking and promote safe migration, according to an official statement. The launch coincided with World Day against Trafficking in Persons during an event organized by the Association for Voluntary Action (AVA), part of the 180-member NGO alliance.

The initiative emphasizes the involvement of survivors at all levels, with key focus areas including intelligence sharing, financial tracking, tech collaboration, safe migration, and survivor support.

Speaking at the event, Bhuwan Ribhu, child rights activist and founder of the Just Rights for Children Alliance, stated, "Even one child trafficked is a child too many. Victims must be central to our strategies in combating this organized global crime." Ribhu also highlighted the need for a comprehensive anti-trafficking law in India for prevention, rehabilitation, and prosecution.

The 'TACT' initiative is seen as urgent, given the rise in global child trafficking, affecting 27.6 million people, one-third of whom are children. Over 250 participants from 16 states, including government and law enforcement officials, attended the event.

Representatives from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, States Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Railway Protection Force, police departments, and other government sectors also spoke at the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)