Three cases of physical and sexual abuse of minor domestic help that came to light this year two as recently as this month have shed light on the lack of a safety net and workers’ rights.
In the study, the researchers considered men and women aged 20-24 who were married before turning 18 in their analysis even though India legally considers marriage of boys before age 21 to be child marriage. The team included more than 13.4 million women and more than 1.4 million men in their analysis. Child Marriage in India: One in Five Girls, 1 in Six Boys Are Married, Says Study.
In India, a total of 6,533 victims 2,877 children and 3,656 adults were reportedly trafficked in 2021. Of them, 6,213 victims have been rescued. However. 16.11.2022, Sputnik International