(Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.N. SINHA)

Petitioner-Trust, a Non-Government Organisation, has been established by well meaning public spirited citizens of India to provide for education, health care, legal protection and job skill to women and children found in the red light area by following the Gandhian principles of Antodaya (upliftment of the last woman), Ahimsa (non-violence). Sex trafficking and prostitution are the worst form of violence against women. Any attempt to end sex trafficking, prostitution requires internalization of the principles of non-violence. The mission of the trust is to end trafficking of women and children. Its objectives are to support community based initiatives, to mitigate the circumstances of those trapped/ caught by the sex industry/ prostitution. Develop leadership amongst the affected to end sex trafficking and prevent inter-generational prostitution. Build linkages between grass root activist and policy makers for ending sex trafficking. To create awareness in society on discrimination against women and girls, particularly issues relating to sex trafficking, prostitution, sexuality and violence against women and girls.

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