The Legal Prohibition Against Trafficking Of Women With Special Reference To Refugee Law

Mrs. Vandana Bhosale & Mrs. Sampada Pise

ABSTRACT

Globally, human trafficking—particularly the trafficking of women—remains a terrible reality. It has grown to be a significant area of concern and a thriving cross-border trade. Every year, somewhere between 700,000 and 4 million people are trafficked worldwide. The most of those trafficked are women who are coerced into prostitution, servitude, work, and several other forms of exploitation. Because they are a vulnerable group, refugees are particularly prone to human trafficking. They are frequently seen as commercial items that may be purchased and traded internationally much like things. Particularly, sex traffickers find it simple to prey on female refugees. It is critical in the current situation to take immediate action to stop this unlawful trade, which violates human rights. Various shortcomings have exacerbated this issue and ultimately allowed the organized crime group to thrive in the trafficking trade, despite the United Nations and the states that have ratified the various laws, conventions, and protocols enforcing these measures. The aim of this research paper is to discuss the State’s obligation and legal protection given to the refugee women against trafficking with special reference to Refugee Law.

Keywords: women, refugee, trafficking