With SAG, our backbone agency, stepping away, 2 workshops were conducted for a group of ILFAT members were trained to independently manage ILFAT—both administratively and online—with minimal guidance required
The 2nd set of Mingler sessions in Bangalore were attended by representatives from 7 supporting organisations across various sectors.
Our 1st Mingler in Delhi brought funders and survivors together. Members presented their journeys, challenges, and transformative visions for the future.
Formed a 20-member cohort to train them in fundraising and personal branding and initiated our first in-person workshop with them.
Leadership Next Workshop with members from over 20 survivor collectives and mentoring organisations.
Formation of ILFAT’s 1st Digital Subcommittee that works closely to manage and monitor ILFAT's online content and activities.
Khemlal from ILFAT visited St. Xavier’s Mumbai where he shared insights on human trafficking, ways of trafficking and the role of media.
ILFAT receives an additional cash reward of INR 5,00,000 as a second tranche of the 2022 Agami Idea Prize for its continued growth and progress.
Incorporated as a Section 8 Company, in the name of Integrated Leaders ForumAgainst Trafficking.
ILFAT leaders Khem Lal and Suwash Kumar represented ILFAT at the Agami Idea Summit in Panchgani from December 1st to 3rd.
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.
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.
ILFAT, in collaboration with Tafteesh, organised a convening of Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Trafficking in Persons Bill at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi. It 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 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.
ILFAT 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 Leaders 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.