25th July, 2026: Public Talk and Discussion on Human Trafficking, Sexual Servitude and The Law by Brinda Adige.

In observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Dhwani Legal Trust hosted a thought-provoking public talk by Brinda Adige, a veteran anti-human trafficking activist and rescuer, on the realities of human trafficking, sexual servitude, and the legal framework surrounding these issues.

Drawing from her extensive experience in rescuing and rehabilitating survivors, Brinda Adige shed light on the disproportionate impact of human trafficking especially on marginalized communities. Moving beyond statistics, she shared the complex challenges faced by survivors and the practical difficulties encountered by those working to investigate, prosecute, and prevent trafficking.

A key aspect of the discussion was her critical examination of the legal language surrounding trafficking. She questioned the implications of the term "immoral trafficking" used in the law, asking what the existence of such terminology suggests about the notion of something being "moral". This provocative line of inquiry challenged participants to rethink conventional understandings of trafficking and examine how legal frameworks are shaped by patriarchal norms and societal attitudes.

The session also highlighted the scale of human trafficking as one of the world's most profitable forms of organized crime. Brinda Adige emphasized that the trade generates an estimated ₹1,500 crore in profits, underscoring the economic incentives that sustain trafficking networks and the urgent need for stronger systemic interventions.

The talk encouraged participants to move beyond simplistic narratives and engage with the structural factors such as poverty, gender inequality, caste, and patriarchy that make individuals and communities vulnerable to trafficking.

Through a combination of lived experience, legal critique, and critical analysis, the session challenged basic assumptions about trafficking and called for a more nuanced, survivor-centered, and justice-oriented response.