Prostitution in India - Organization

Organization

A lot of literature is available about the various socio- economic political aspects of prostitution. However very little information is available on the various government and non-governmental effort made to help this section of the population in leading a dignified life. An in-depth study of the red light area and the pattern of functioning reflect the dehumanizing situation that the commercially sexually exploited women (CSEW) face every day. They are pushed into the trade at a young age, at times even before they attain puberty and thus are not aware of the trap they are falling into. Once in the trade, there is no escape until the brothel keeper has earned well enough through them. Here they are subjected to physical and mental torture if they refuse to abide by the wishes of the keeper. As most women have no formal education, they have no knowledge of how much they earn. When they are allowed to leave the set-up, they are most probably a victim of life threatening diseases like AIDS, without any place to go to. Thus in all probability, they will continue in the area and start soliciting and earning. Once trapped in the trade, women get pulled into a vicious circle from which escape is difficult. They get succor through the contacts with various organizations working in the area. They form the bridge for them to develop linkage with the outside world, which also form the support system to the women, should they choose to move out of the trade. Many organizations work in Kamatipura, dealing with various aspects like rescue of minors, dealing with health awareness and treatment with special focus on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, providing counseling services, de-addiction programs, skill development and training etc. Some organizations help in taking care of the children of the CSEWs by providing full-time care, protection and education through the day/night care shelters or residential homes away from the red light area. Government organization like MDACS (Maharashtra District AIDS Control Society) has played a very prominent role in generating awareness on HIV/AIDS through the assistance provided in providing free literature and organizing various street campaigns. There are many organizations working in Kamatipura. To name a few: Navjeevan Centre an undertaking Marthoma Church, CCDT, Prerna, Oasis India, Jyothi kailash, SAI, Bombay Teen Challenge, Stop Sex Slavery, Salvation Army, Apne Aap etc. Each organisation has independent specific goals which could be health, education or overall rehabilitation of the CSEW and/ or their children. Normally, female prostitutes are categorized as common prostitutes, singers and dancers, call girls, religious prostitutes (or devadasi), and caged brothel prostitutes. There are no such organization which work on prostitution in India. but there are several NGO which feed on fund for protecting STI/STD's spread to common population NACO (National AIDS control organization) a govt. agency lead these NGO's