ILFAT won a Gold in “Public Affairs” and a Silver in “Non Profit” categories at the 2023 PR India Awards.

Won Gold in the category of "Public Affairs/Govt Relations" at the 2023 SABRE South Asia Awards

ILFAT was invited to collaborate with the Journalism Centre on Global Trafficking for a reporting skill session to sensitize the journalists on how to engage with survivors.

Won 2 awards at PRCA Gold Standard Awards 2023 under the categories of "Government Relations" and "NGO Engagement"

Conducted a webinar in collaboration with the C20 GEWE Working Group and Chase India on implementation of Community Based Rehabilitation

The first article authored by ILFAT survivor leaders themselves, called ‘From the victims to winners’ was published by The Week.

ILFAT was invited to participate in the discussions at Civil20 Summit for the Gender Equality and Disability Working Group and our recommendations were shortlisted for inclusion in the C20 Policy Pack.

Sunita Kar, General Secretary of ILFAT, participated as a speaker in the National Awareness Programme on ‘Anti-Human Trafficking’ that was organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Jammu and Kashmir State Govt.

Awarded the Idea Prize 2022 by Agami, for being an initiative that could innovatively transform systems of law and justice

ILFAT, in collaboration with Tafteesh, organised a convening of Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care, Rehabilitation) Bill at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi. The convening was attended by 7 MPs alongwith survivor leaders and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

Sunita Kar, General Secretary of ILFAT, participated as a speaker at the Lokmat Women Summit in Nagpur on the theme of “Udne Ki Asha” with influential female voices such as Zakia Soman, Rasika Dugal, Ketaki Jani and Sanjana Sanghi.

ILFAT’S first Management committee was elected democratically.

ILFAT leader Mehrunnisa was invited as a Chief Guest at a National Convening organized by FXB Suraksha and The Asia Foundation to launch a report on “Optimizing Screening and Support Services for Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking in Person Victims”.

ILFAT leaders Piu Mondal, Sunita Kar and Khemlal Khaterji spoke at the SEWA CHETNA (Conference on Human Exploitation and Trafficking for National Awareness) Conference in Delhi.

ILFAT leaders participated in the Kalinga Fellowship, a systems change societal leadership platform which aims to facilitate breakthroughs in thinking and strategy on gender equality. Since then, 30+ ILFAT leaders have participated in the Fellowship as thought leaders.

ILFAT leaders Piu Mondal, Sunita Kar and Khemlal Khaterji spoke at the SEWA CHETNA (Conference on Human Exploitation and Trafficking for National Awareness) Conference in Delhi.

ILFAT leaders Rahima Khan and Ashish Kumar led a Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking organized by the Indiranagar (Bangalore) chapter of the Rotary Club.

ILFAT participated in the Survivor Alliance World Congress to discuss barriers to survivor leadership and develop viable solutions.

LFAT became the first ever survivor-led forum to be included on the Niti Aayog Sub-Committee on Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour.

Raised Rs. 25 Lakhs through a crowdfunding campaign – “Rebuilding Migrant Lives” during pandemic.

Recognised as contributors to the 230th Report on Atrocities and Crimes against Women & Children submitted to the Parliament of India, in which ILFAT’s recommendations were adopted.

ILFAT was launched in Delhi with a roundtable with members of Parliament and journalists. And held meetings with the NCW, Ministry of WCD, Niti Aayog, and more.

Survivor leaders reached out to 8 other collectives and named their alliance as Integrated Leadership Forum Against Trafficking- ILFAT

Survivor groups from West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh met and decided to set up a national platform in collaboration with other survivors’ groups from across the country.

ILFAT was launched in Delhi with a roundtable with members of Parliament and journalists. Held meetings with National Commission for Women, Ministry of WCD, Niti Aayog, etc.

All ILFAT members held their first meeting in Kolkata. Decided their vision and mission and prepared their charter of demands.

Survivor leaders reach out to 8 other collectives and named their alliance as Integrated Leadership Forum Against Trafficking. Developed their logo and launched this website.

Survivor groups such as Bandhan Mukti, Utthan and Bijoyini from West Bengal and Vimukthi from Andhra Pradesh met in Kolkata and decided to set up a national platform in collaboration with other survivors’ groups from across the country.