Tag: child sexual exploitation
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Swadhar IDWC: an NGO in Maharashtra rescuing the children of sex workers
IN the dark alleyways of the red-light districts of Pune, the sexual exploitation of children looms large. But In these desolate areas, there exists a sanctuary of hope and transformation called Swadhar Institute for Development of Women & Children. This NGO in Maharashtra stands as a bastion of support for the most vulnerable members of…
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How do NGOs in India help women suffering from sexual abuse?
NGOs in India play an important role in supporting women who are victims of sexual abuse. This support is in the form of approaches that address different aspects of their care. Initially, women’s organizations rush to provide urgent and immediate care such as medical attention, counselling and legal assistance. This is an important step since…
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How social media is used by criminals to abuse, exploit and groom children
THIS month, the CEOs of major social media platforms testified before the United States Senate on online child sexual exploitation. The CEOS of Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, Discord and Tik Tok were asked to answer questions posed by concerned citizens about the lack of safety measures and the failure of social media platforms to…