Brief on the "Work in Freedom" Programme in India

ILO's Programme, 'Work in Freedom' supported by the Department for International Development (DFID) adopts an integrated and targeted approach to reduce vulnerability to trafficking of women and girls especially from South Asian countries of origin (Bangladesh, India and Nepal) and in selected destination countries (India, Jordan, Lebanon and Middle East countries). The programme focuses on the domestic work and garment sectors – among the most prevalent areas of trafficking for women and girls. This document provides a brief overview of the strategy and work in India under the programme.