RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN possibility of devising a joint project to combat cross-border trafficking between India and Nepal. 7.22 Both Commissions were of the view that a reciprocal arrangement between them, to help deal with this problem, would have beneficial consequences for the promotion and protection of human rights in their respective countries. It was, therefore, felt that a strategy ought to be developed between the two Commissions for the prevention, rescue, rehabilitation and repatriation of trafficked women and children. As the production of victims as witnesses often posed a problem, especially when the victims had been repatriated to their respective countries, it was suggested that a scheme of victim-friendly procedures would need to be worked out whereby victims are not subjected to harassment. 7.23 It was decided during the exchange-of-views that a small group would be constituted, including selected officials from the respective Governments, to work on a collaborative programme to combat cross-border trafficking between India and Nepal. The recommendations of the group could then be transmitted to the respective Governments for consideration and implementation. 7.24 It was further decided that a team from NHRC, India would visit the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal at a mutually convenient date, after which the visit could be reciprocated by a team from NHRC, Nepal. 5) Steps for Prevention of Cross-Border Trafficking 7.25 Manav Seva Sansthan, "SEVA", an NGO based in Gorakhpur and engaged in the prevention of cross-border trafficking of women and children along the Indo-Nepal border, wrote to the Commission suggesting that a variety of measures be taken to prevent trafficking on the border. 7.26 This matter was considered by the Commission and it was decided that the Director General (Investigation) should take up this matter with the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh and other concerned States bordering Nepal and Bangladesh. 7.27 Pursuant to this decision, the Director General (Investigation) wrote to the Directors General of Police of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal requesting that all the border check-posts be instructed to extend help and ANNUAL REPORT 2002-2003 ... ... 93 ... ... ..