By Leeza, Thematic Manager, Migration & Anti Human Trafficking, Caritas India
Among the effects of COVID-19 in our societies, there is the greatest possibility that vulnerable people, especially children, can become victims of human trafficking, abuse, and exploitation.
The government imposed the lockdown for India’s 1.3 billion inhabitants on March 24, 2020. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy on 12th May over 122 million people in India already lost their jobs. Around 75% of them were small traders and daily wage-laborers. And when families are economically unstable, the vulnerability of children increases.