Title : VIGIL 2025
Theme : Unmasking the Shadows- Awareness Workshop
Organized by : Anti-Human Trafficking Cell,CICS CTE
Date : 30 July 2025
Venue : Conference Hall
Faculty Coordinator : Dr. Shimna Suresh
Student Coordinator : Ms. Hyfa, Natural Science
Introduction
The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of CICS CTE organized its first club activity for the academic year 2025, aimed at creating awareness about the realities of human trafficking. The event focused on sensitizing teacher trainees to the hidden forms and dangers of trafficking, empowering them to be proactive agents of change in their communities on the World Day of Awareness about Anti Human Trafficking.
The session commenced with a welcome address by the Teacher Coordinator Dr. Shimna Suresh, followed by a brief overview of the objectives and importance of the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell.
A key highlight of the activity was a myth-busting session titled “Breaking the Chains of Misconception”. Common myths around human trafficking were discussed, including:
“Trafficking only happens across borders.”
“Only women and children are trafficked.”
“Victims are always physically restrained.”
Participants were encouraged to share their own perceptions, which were then discussed and corrected through real-life case studies and statistics. The session aimed to challenge stereotypes and equip students with accurate knowledge.
To maintain the pulse of the session an Interactive Game ‘Truth or Trap’ was introduced to test awareness and provoke critical thinking. Participants were presented with a series of hypothetical statements. They had to identify whether each statement was Truth (fact) or a Trap (myth/misinformation).
Some sample statements included:
● “Job offers abroad without a proper contract can be a sign of trafficking.” (Truth)
● This activity not only made the session lively but also helped reinforce key concepts in a memorable way. The event was a successful first step in educating and engaging teacher trainees on a sensitive yet crucial topic. Participants appreciated the interactive approach, and many expressed interest in organizing similar outreach programs in schools and communities.
Conclusion
The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell remains committed to spreading awareness, debunking myths, and building a community of well-informed individuals ready to act against exploitation. The activity concluded with the selection of Student Coordinator Ms. Hyfa from the core course Natural Science. The participants vowed to be vigilant, compassionate, informed and be pro-active agents of change.
CICS B.Ed.
