United Nations celebrates 2017 World Day against Trafficking in Persons

The United Nations (UN) World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights. The 2017 theme “Act to Protect and ..

Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF)

In October 2015, India’s home ministry has set up a Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF) with an initial amount of Rs. 200 crore.  The objective of this fund is to financially support the victims of various attacks viz. Rape, acid ..