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Male Victimization in Human Trafficking: Legal Frameworks, Challenges and Policy Recommendations

Author(s) Lalita Devi, Muskan Bhatia
Country India
Abstract Human trafficking is one of the most pervasive forms of transnational organised crime in the world. It constitutes grave violation of fundamental human rights. If we analyse historically, the trafficking conversation has centered on women and children, while male victims have received very less consideration. This paper discusses some of the recent trends emerging around the trafficking of men, which is a marked but underrepresented development in victim profiles, especially within the realm of labour and sexual exploitation. Following a doctrinal and analytical research methodology, the study looked at international as well as domestic legal frameworks such as the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children) and various provisions under BNS. This paper examines that despite the formal gender neutrality, these frameworks respond inadequately to men. It fails to adequately identify and address the specific vulnerabilities of male victims. It studies the various socio-cultural barriers such as the traditional complex concept of masculinity and underreporting reports of male victims. These factors contributes to the invisibility of male survivors in the criminal justice system. The institutional barriers, lack of gender inclusive policies and inadequate rehabilitation mechanism further exacerbate the marginalization of trafficked males. This study recommends targeted reforms in male victim identification, to promote support services and strict legal enforcement of legal framework so that equitable justice can be provided to all the victims without any prejudice of their gender.
Keywords Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Male Victims, Labour Exploitation, Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Justice
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82697
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