Arz is a social work organization committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa. The organization works both with the victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and also against those who are perpetrators of this crime.
Arz was conceived in 1997 by a group of Development Professionals from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay, with the idea of social work interventions in the area of crime with persons who have been victims of commericial sexual exploitation, those who are perpetrators and those who are vulnerable to both.
Arz is a social work organization committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa. The organization works both with the victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and also against those who are perpetrators of this crime.
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were organised for the children from various slum communities in the Mormugao District of Goa. The programs were graced by the esteemed presence of Shri. Santosh Desai (Panch Member), PSI. Nikhil Desai from Verna Police Station, Shri. Ameya Anil Chopdekar (Councillor), and Shri. Sonu Kargaokar, police officer from Vasco Police
Date: 2024-12-26
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an unique project which is intending to make plastic ban successful in Goa by providing alternative, cloth bags. Along with, protecting the environment, the project will provide employment to 25 victims of sexual violence and create awareness about child sexual abuse and sex trafficking with the local population. POTI is
Date: 2024-12-16
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includes: 1. Provisions of new criminal law, “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023”, 2. Discussion on Budhadeb Karmaskar judgement, 3. Intervention model to combat Sex Trafficking – MUKTI 4. Intervention model to provide livelihood to victims of Sex Trafficking – WISH.
Date: 2024-12-16
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many women from economically disadvant- aged backgrounds migrate to the Middle East in search of employment but often face labour exploitation and sexual abuse. To address this issue, NGO Arz launched the ‘Safe Pravas’ project on International Day for the elimination of violence against women, aiming to prevent trafficking. The
Date: 2024-12-16
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Initiative For Self Help) is a collective of survivors, managing various business units such as laundry, paper bags, tissue papers, fabric, printing, and providing employment to 60 women. WISH members have instituted “WISH Bravery Award”. The award consists of Stole, Memento and Cash prize of Rs. 10,000/-. “Wish Bravery Award”
Date: 2024-12-16
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is a biannual magazine featuring contributions from children living in the slums of Mormugao Taluka, Goa. Published by Arz, a non-governmental organization. The magazine aims to give these children a platform to express their views on various aspects of their lives, including safety, security, infrastructure, education, and health. The young
Date: 2024-12-16
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