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Sadly, human trafficking continues to be a pervasive form of exploitation in India and across the world. It feeds off social issues such as poverty, urban-rural divide, gender inequality and disproportionately impacts women, children, and migrant workers. While thousands of cases of trafficking are recorded annually by the National Crime
Companionship services in India often fill a void, addressing the growing need for emotional connection in modern society In contemporary India, there seems to be a lot of loneliness, especially in the urban landscape. This is perhaps the result of migration, urban loneliness, changing familial structures, and also the pressures
The recognition of sex work as a 'profession' entitled to the right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution Through a decision in 2022 that has come to be regarded as a landmark, the Supreme Court significantly advanced the case for the constitutional recognition of sex workers
Escort services in India are restricted to the major metropolitan areas and larger towns. They usually operate in a grey area, describing the services as companionship to escape the laws against brothel running and pimping. The ITPA or Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, forbids brothel culture and solicitation, but sex
Sex work and prostitution are not included as industries in the Indian National Industrial Classification (NIC) which is used for gathering statistical and economic data. Hence, surrogate measures must perforce be used in estimating the size and scale of the ‘industry.’ Sex Work Turnover Supply-side model This model attempts to
Sex worker associations in India are basically collectives put together by concerned sex workers. These associations are generally community-based, usually assisted by Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and in some instances by rights groups as well. Their work falls in the domains of public health, labour rights, gender justice, and anti-trafficking activism.
What the law says, its historical development, the sector's numbers, and the types of sex work that exist. It may come as a surprise to many, but “selling sex for a consideration” has not been called out as a criminal offence in India. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
What do health reports say? What are the most widespread diseases, and how does sex work and prostitution fit into this picture? Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a huge health challenge in India. STDs affect almost 6% of the sexually active adult population (between 15 and 49 years of age) every
