Arz is a social work organization committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa. The organization works both with the victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and also against those who are perpetrators of this crime.
Arz was conceived in 1997 by a group of Development Professionals from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay, with the idea of social work interventions in the area of crime with persons who have been victims of commericial sexual exploitation, those who are perpetrators and those who are vulnerable to both.
Arz is a social work organization committed to combating trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation in Goa. The organization works both with the victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and also against those who are perpetrators of this crime.
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years, ARZ has closely worked with children, empowering them to grow and thrive. ‘Nanhe Panne’ is a platform where young minds share their stories, poems, drawings, and reflections – giving voice to their thoughts, dreams, and everyday realities The success of Edition 1 was overwhelming! It motivated our young writers
Date: 2026-03-10
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successfully conducted a certificate distribution ceremony for the students of the tailoring course under the WISH livelihood program. The batch, which began in June and concluded in January, completed six months of intensive training aimed at building skills and creating livelihood opportunities. As part of the course completion process, the
Date: 2026-03-06
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of 16 senior defence officers from the National Defence College visited the WISH Livelihood Centre of ARZ on 6 February as part of their study programme. The officers, representing different countries, visited the centre to gain insights into community-based initiatives supporting survivors of sex trafficking. During the visit, the delegation
Date: 2026-03-06
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conducted an interactive awareness session with students at Carmel College for Women focusing on the evolving nature of online grooming and its link to trafficking risks. Titled From DMs to Danger, the session explored how exploitation today often begins not with threats, but with seemingly “perfect” online connections that target
Date: 2026-03-02
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and 22nd January 2026, ARZ conducted a specialised training programme for staff at the State Protective Home (SPH) aimed at strengthening care and rehabilitation practices for survivors. The training focused on interactive discussions, immersive activities, and practical insights to build staff capacity and enhance service delivery. The sessions were facilitated
Date: 2026-03-02
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January 2026, a POSH Awareness Session was conducted for the teaching and non-teaching staff of Deep Vihar School. The session was organised by the Vasco Legal Aid Cell of V.M. Salgaonkar College of Law. The session was facilitated by Ms. Juliana Lohar, Deputy Director at ARZ, and focused on understanding
Date: 2026-03-02
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participated in the NoMoZo (No Motor Zone) initiative, a community space where streets are transformed into areas for play, learning, and connection among children, families, and the wider public. At the event, the ARZ team facilitated Jano Khelo Jeto (JKJ), an interactive, play-based game designed to open conversations around child
Date: 2026-03-02
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ago, ARZ began its economic rehabilitation work in Mapusa through WISH a small but intentional step towards dignity, healing, and independence for women who have survived sexual exploitation. This week, we marked one year of that shared journey. This milestone reflects the collective efforts of key stakeholders including the Goa
Date: 2026-03-02
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session on Human-Centred Disaster Response and Psychological First Aid was conducted for 30 Civil Defence volunteers at the Police Training School Goa. The session highlighted the increased risk of human trafficking and exploitation after disasters, when communities become more vulnerable. Participants were trained to recognise early signs of distress and
Date: 2026-02-28
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of the Induction Training Programme (ITP), a group of nine officers from the Indian Administrative Service visited ARZ (Anyay Rahit Zindagi) and its WISH Livelihood Centre in Goa on 20 February 2026 during their study tour. The visit aimed to provide practical exposure to grassroots initiatives addressing sex trafficking, survivor
Date: 2026-02-20
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Police Station, Panaji, in collaboration with the **Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, organized a specialized training programme on Women’s Safety for investigators and prosecutors at **Goa Institute of Management Hall, Altinho, Panaji. The sessions were held on 12th February and 19th
Date: 2026-02-19
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Building Program ‘Catalysts for Change: Driving Effective Implementation of Gender Inclusive Legislations’ is jointly organized by National Commission for Women & National Gender and Child Center at LBSNAÀ (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration).
Date: 2025-05-03
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World Consumer Rights Day, we are proud to share that ARZ, an NGO working to end Sex Trafficking in Goa for the past 26 years, was felicitated by the Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs for being a consumer rights–aware organisation.
Date: 2025-05-03
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is key to financial empowerment! WISH has organised a 7 day intensive vocational training program in Printing. The program includes, training in, Iron Printing & Iron Press printing!
Date: 2025-04-30
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collaboration with the Verna Police station organised an interaction meeting of Police and residents of Birla slums for “Crime Prevention”! During the meeting Police Officer of Verna Police station shared with the residents how to protect oneself from Cyber Crime and Online Child Sexual Abuse.
Date: 2025-04-30
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were organised for the children from various slum communities in the Mormugao District of Goa. The programs were graced by the esteemed presence of Shri. Santosh Desai (Panch Member), PSI. Nikhil Desai from Verna Police Station, Shri. Ameya Anil Chopdekar (Councillor), and Shri. Sonu Kargaokar, police officer from Vasco Police
Date: 2024-12-26
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includes: 1. Provisions of new criminal law, “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023”, 2. Discussion on Budhadeb Karmaskar judgement, 3. Intervention model to combat Sex Trafficking – MUKTI 4. Intervention model to provide livelihood to victims of Sex Trafficking – WISH.
Date: 2024-12-16
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many women from economically disadvant- aged backgrounds migrate to the Middle East in search of employment but often face labour exploitation and sexual abuse. To address this issue, NGO Arz launched the ‘Safe Pravas’ project on International Day for the elimination of violence against women, aiming to prevent trafficking. The
Date: 2024-12-16
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Initiative For Self Help) is a collective of survivors, managing various business units such as laundry, paper bags, tissue papers, fabric, printing, and providing employment to 60 women. WISH members have instituted “WISH Bravery Award”. The award consists of Stole, Memento and Cash prize of Rs. 10,000/-. “Wish Bravery Award”
Date: 2024-12-16
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is a biannual magazine featuring contributions from children living in the slums of Mormugao Taluka, Goa. Published by Arz, a non-governmental organization. The magazine aims to give these children a platform to express their views on various aspects of their lives, including safety, security, infrastructure, education, and health. The young
Date: 2024-12-16
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