CHILD ABUSE: GLOBAL CONCERN & HUMAN RIGHTS BASED APPROACH

Authors: Avantika Hebbar, Student of School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University

Best Citation – Avantika Hebbar, CHILD ABUSE: GLOBAL CONCERN & HUMAN RIGHTS BASED APPROACH, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 3 (1) of 2023, Pg. 453-459, ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

“Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”
                                                                                                                                   ― Dave Pelzer  

Child Trafficking is a widespread issue on a global level. A very high number of children and women have become the victim of trafficking for forced labour and commercial sex. The United Nations has stated that approximately one million to four million people are trafficked on a global level every year which values more than 10 billion dollars. 20% of the total victim who are trafficked fall in the children category (below the age of 18). Such children go through various forms of violence and sexual exploitation once trafficked. The victims of child trafficking are taken away from their family  and are deprived of normal and healthy growth and development process. This consequently results in mental health problems and a negative well being.

The research paper attempts to deliberate on the violation of Child Rights through Child Trafficking and analyse the role of the family in increasing number of trafficking. The paper further compares the characteristics between the countries comprising of highest and lowest number of trafficking, lastly analyses the existing law framework around Child trafficking on a global level to understand the efficiency on a deeper level.

Key Words: Child Trafficking, Forced Labour, Sexual Exploitation, Child Rights.