IGNOU MDI-009 Assignment 2026-27New
Human Trafficking: An Overview
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 12:55 pm.
| Course code | MDI-009 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Human Trafficking: An Overview |
| Programme | MA in Migration and DiasporaMAMIDI |
| School | School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MDI-009/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
About the MDI-009 assignment
The MDI-009 assignment covers all blocks of Human Trafficking: An Overview. It assesses your understanding of forced-labour trafficking, the causes of migration and trafficking, the role of demand, challenges in combating trafficking, trafficking stages and human rights.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each. The first four require discussions, while Question 5 asks for two responses worth 10 marks each. The two topics listed are trafficking stages and human rights in relation to trafficking. No numerical word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss the different aspects of human trafficking connected with forced labour. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine the causes behind human migration and human trafficking. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain how demand contributes to human trafficking, using examples. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss the challenges involved in combating human trafficking. |
| Q5 | 10x2=20 | Write two responses on the listed topics: stages of trafficking and the relationship between human rights and human trafficking. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt every question in your own words rather than reproducing passages from the course material.
- Submit handwritten answers that are neat, logical and written in simple, correct English.
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