TRUK-F DALAM NARASI HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Abstract

Story-telling often conveys a message about a particular problem. The bitter stories
of victims as recorded here are just a small part of many such experiences which
pierce our conscience, abusing the dignity that is within each one of us. Besides
these stories, this essay includes data from victims to remind us that today we face
an extremely serious problem in human trafficking. From the cases handled by the
Women’s Division of TRUK-F (a faith-based human rights NGO), it is clear
that many parties are responsible, commencing with individuals and families, but
including government institutions. The problem of human trafficking can befall
anyone. TRUK-F has struggled to accompany victims while active in awarenessbuilding
campaigning about the problem. The number of cases increases starkly by
the day while the bitter stories of the victims, together with the anxiety and
restlessness of their families, should invite the concern of everybody to engage in assisting
victims while advocating for the ending of this inhuman trade.

Kata-kata Kunci: Perdagangan orang, rekrut, korban perempuan,
korban anak, pelaku, calo, sindikat, kekerasan, dinas pemerintah, PUB,
Polisi, Divisi Perempuan TRUK-F, advokasi, Pastoral Gereja.