Overview
Al Azhar Law College has also constituted an anti-human trafficking club for raising awareness about the issue of human trafficking and combating this heinous crime. Law students who join anti-human trafficking clubs help raise awareness about this issue among their peers and in the wider community. They can organize awareness campaigns, seminars, and workshops to educate people about the different forms of human trafficking, the signs to look out for, and what actions can be taken to prevent it.
The students enrolled work with policymakers and other stakeholders to create and implement laws and policies that protect the rights of victims, punish traffickers, and prevent human trafficking. They also provide legal assistance to victims of human trafficking. This may involve assisting victims in accessing legal aid, providing legal advice, and representing victims in court proceedings.
The members of the Club also provide law students with networking opportunities with other organizations and professionals working in the field of human trafficking like the District Legal Services Authority. This helps students gain exposure to diverse legal issues, explore career opportunities in the legal field, and build a professional network. By working on anti-human trafficking initiatives, law students develop a sense of social responsibility and an understanding of the importance of using their legal education and skills to make a positive impact on society. This also helps them develop a sense of empathy and compassion for the victims of human trafficking.
These initiatives are crucial in raising awareness, advocating for policy and legal reforms, providing legal assistance, networking, and developing a sense of social responsibility among law students. By joining the club, law students make a positive impact on society and contribute to the fight against human trafficking.
Objectives of the Club
- To raise awareness about human trafficking: The primary objective of an anti-human trafficking club is to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking. The club organizes awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars to educate people about the different forms of human trafficking, the causes, and the consequences.
- To assist the authorities in preventing human trafficking: The anti-human trafficking club collaborates with local authorities like the District Legal Services Authority, NGOs, and other stakeholders to prevent human trafficking. The club can organize workshops and training programs for vulnerable groups such as women, children, and migrants to empower them with knowledge and skills to protect themselves from traffickers.
- To assist victims of human trafficking: The club provides support and assistance to victims of human trafficking. The club can collaborate with local NGOs, shelters, and other service providers to provide victims with access to legal aid, medical care, and other support services.
- To advocate for policy and legal reforms: The anti-human trafficking club advocates for policy and legal reforms to address the issue of human trafficking. The club can lobby for the enactment of laws and policies that protect the rights of victims, punish traffickers, and prevent human trafficking.
- To collaborate with other organizations: The club collaborates with other organizations such as law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and other anti-human trafficking groups to create a coordinated response to the issue of human trafficking. The club can participate in networking events and other initiatives that bring together different stakeholders to combat human trafficking.
Constitution of the Club
The Club shall consist of selected students who are interested in mitigating the vice of human trafficking in the society and has shown keen interest in the arena of legal aid. The club shall be managed by a team of faculties. The list of the committee members include:
- Ms. Sripriya Prasad
- Ms. Arkanandini P R