By Freedom Firm - Free a Girl | -
Our local partner Freedom Firm is working throughout Maharashtra tirelessly. We collated the results from 2017 and are happy to let you know that your support enabled 168 successful rescue operations to be carried out with local authorities, leading to the freedom of 168 girls!
There was also a legal victory, which saw the conviction of a trafficker. In addition to this, the legal team supported several girls and parents to testify against the traffickers and brothel owners. The legal team trained law enforcement officials on anti-trafficking laws and protocols as well.
The outcome of the constant attempts to rescue girls has resulted in brothel keepers being vary of customers as they are increasingly aware of the work of NGOs and law enforcement agencies. This often puts the investigators in dangerous situations but despite these difficulties the team were able to effectively find and rescue girls.
In particular we’d like to share with you the story of Kari.
Kari is from Rajasthan. Her family is involved in her prostitution. She was 16 years old when she was rescued by Freedom Firm investigators and police in Nagpur in late 2016. After her rescue, she revealed that she had a one-year-old son who might be living with her relatives in Rajasthan. The legal team received information from the police that someone had applied for her custody in the court. Even the probation officer of the government shelter where Kari is staying, assured that Kari was sold and it wasn’t safe for her to return to her family. And this custody case would put her back in danger.
Freedom Firm social workers are now requesting the police to investigate the whereabouts of Kari’s son to prevent her traffickers from blackmailing her and obtaining her custody. The team is very happy about the support provided by local authorities to ensure Kari stays safe.
Thank you for your continued support in this fight against sexual exploitation of girls and in this project!
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