Moreh: Training programme on anti-human trafficking and child protection held
Source: The Sangai Express

Moreh, December 26 2020: FXB India Suraksha in association with Moreh Battalion of HQ 26 Sect Assam Rifles and under the aegis of IGAR (S) organized a two-day training programme on anti-human trafficking and child protection systems for the Border Management Cadre officials at Battalion Headquarter, Moreh, on December 24 and 25, 2020 .

The two-day training programme was part of the 15 days training of the officials on border guarding roles.

Considering the ongoing pandemic situation and the state-imposed Standard Operating Procedures, 15 selected Assam Rifles' officials participated in the programme.

The main objective of the programme was to train the officials of the paramilitary force on strengthening vigilance as well as intervention mechanisms on combating human trafficking across the border States of North-East.

The Moreh Battalion of Assam Rifles had integrated the course on human trafficking and child protection systems in its training curriculum for Border Management cadres.

FXB India Suraksha has been selected as the resource agency to train the paramilitary officials in Moreh.

Sunil Meitei, Project Officer, Ukhrul, FXB India Suraksha was the resource person.

During the two-day programme, human trafficking, concept of source, transit destination, modus operandi of traffickers and the nexus of traffickers involved in the business were explained to the trainees.

The officials were made aware of the difference between migration and smuggling of migrants and its difference and inter-linkages with human trafficking.

As part of the discussion, the speaker also shared about the vulnerabilities at the bordering areas and the role of Assam Rifles in intercepting cases at the border.

The officials were also made aware of the provisions available under law, the structures and stakeholders adhered with responsibilities in addressing trafficking issues.

Role of different stakeholder in dealing with human trafficking and crime against children were focused on.

Apart from it, training on different sections of the Indian Penal Code, Specials Acts such as Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2015, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1986 etc, were also imparted.

Fondly called 'Friends of the North East People', the Assam Rifles is entrusted with the role of guarding and protecting citizens living in remote areas and especially borders.

The programme was conducted as part of project Mukti-an anti-trafficking initiative to combat human trafficking and child sexual abuse in Manipur implemented with the support of ECPAT Luxembourg since 2015 in the State of Manipur.

It is the organization's second phase in implementing the project in Manipur.

This was the third training for Assam Rifles conducted this year.

Till now over 300 paramilitary officials have been trained under the project.

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