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Stories Of Change

Case on Child Trafficking and Legal Empowerment

Context
13-year-old Usha from Jharkhand, trafficked to Bangalore by a placement agency, was forced into domestic servitude. Her employers were abusive and made her work day and night without rest.
Intervention
One of our union members noticed her situation and reported it to the outreach worker. A rescue was organized in collaboration with Childline, and Usha was placed in a fit facility through the Child Welfare Committee. With support from the union, she decided to pursue legal action and was guided through the process.
Change
Usha not only won the case and received compensation, but her efforts also led to the High Court issuing detailed guidelines on preventing labour trafficking. This helped union members realize that our work extends beyond workers’ rights to protecting the lives and futures of vulnerable children.

Case on Domestic Workers Salary Issue

Context
Saritha from Yarab Nagar, age 45. She was working in a house near the BDA complex for the past 3 years as a domestic worker. During covid second wave she used to go to the employer’s house and clean and do all the necessary work. In January she was on leave for 15 days due to some emergency and when she came back, they had appointed another worker and did not give her the salary.
Intervention
The union went and spoke and gave all the clarification to the employer and made them give her all the pending salary which was an amount of Rs. 1500.
Change
Union members got an idea how to handle such cases and what steps needed to be taken in such situations. Build a small good relationship among the members.

A Story of Courage

Context
Ramya aged 24 from Hongasandra, Bommanahalli. Ramya was in a 4years relationship with Tabreez from 10th std. She was a Naidu and he was a Muslim due to which there was no family support. Ramya and Tabreez went and got a registered marriage done in Varthur. Tabreez’s mother was a good support for their relationship and stood as by witness for the marriage. Tabreez asked help from one of our union members named Anu. Anu brought this case to Union. Ramya after a few months ran away with Tabreez.
Intervention
As union we support all the cases without any discrimination and if any couples in relationship from different caste or religion if found to be honest in love we will support and ensure they are together. We gave courage to Ramya and made her write a letter before leaving her house. She was very confused about the steps she should take further. As a union we guided her. We also coordination with ALF Basava. As union spoke to both of them gave courage and also with the help of Koramangala and Bandepalaya police was able to fight against this case.
Change
The couples after they received courage were able to stand up for their true love. The Police Department got awareness that there is an organization that works seriously for such cases. Ramya gained a lot of confidence; she was even ready to convert to Muslim religion.

A Story That Sparked Strength

Context
Rani aged 21, daughter of our Union member Saraswathi. Munniyamma is Rani’s grandmother who is also our union member. Rani when she was in 10th std fell in love relationship with a guy who she found in one of the online websites who is from Gowda Caste and she from SC. She ran away with him and got married without family support. After six months she faced caste discrimination and was forced to give dowry. With all the pressure she committed suicide.
Intervention
As union we filed FIR and case against Atrocities and Dowry Prohibition Act. The accused is currently bailed. Gave courage and confidence for Muniyamma and Saraswathi.

Change
Took this case as example and explained different communities how to handle such cases. Muniyamma and Saraswathi now has become strong and knows how to handle such cases and help women who face such problems.
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