Peran Perempuan dalam Mengembangkan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah dalam rangka menuju Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN di Kota Tangerang Selatan

Abstract

This article describes the efforts to prevent the practice of women trafficking in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). Data shows that NTT is one of the provinces with a high level of human trafficking practices. This happens because several problems, such as: poverty, low education, weak law enforcement, lack of availability of employment and injustice in the social, political and economic fields. In addition, the strong network of human trafficking mafia actors in the rural areas. This condition is exacerbated by the tradition of the community which places women as second class. Women are often victims of poverty and other social problems. Using case study methods and process tracking analysis, this article argues that with socialization, building cooperation with traditional leaders (tokoh adat), a campaign to eliminate discrimination against women, empower Balai Latihan Kerja and build gender-based products can prevent the practice of trafficking in women in NTT. Key Words: Prevention, Women Trafficking, Nusa Tenggara Timur