Formal and non-formal education for children and adults in community class rooms through catch up classes to prepare for and enrol in mainstream schools. It also includes self esteem building through art, dance, spoken English and computer literacy
Apne Aap has taken up the challenge of creating training centres within red light districts catering to women in prostitution, their children and at risk (to trafficking) marginalised communities. These centres create alternative livelihood options
It is today that civil society organisations like Apne Aap Women Worldwide, have delved into the core of violence and exploitation associated with prostitution and linked it with the organised crime of human trafficking. See how it uses law as an effective tool to counter trafficking.
-121 survivors of trafficking held conferences in five states of India and -Proposed changes in the Indian anti-trafficking law to punish buyers and traffickers -Recommended a National Plan of Action to the government of India which would have the provision of safe housing, education, and sustainable livelihood options for victims of trafficking.
Ruchira says at 4th World Conference on Human Rights-Nantes-France that Sex is not work and our bodies are not for sale. To read full speech click here.
Apne Aap is teaming up with Shot of Charity and Dean & DeLuca SoHo to help customers donate a 25¢ "Shot of Charity" to Apne Aap with each café purchase this summer. Read more
Reach Ruchira Gupta’s remarks at the seminar on “A Human Rights Approach to Combating Human Trafficking: Challenges and Opportunities. Implementing the Recommended Principals and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking,” Geneva, Switzerland, May 27th 2010.Read More
Read Ruchira Gupta's response to legalization of prostitution in Outlook magazine -'To Let/For Sale?'
Oprah's call to action: Don't miss Apne Aap on the Oprah New Registry Online at www.Oprah.com/forallwome