Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06HONGKONG3400
2006-08-23 10:03:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Consulate Hong Kong
Cable title:
DEMARCHE TO MACAU ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L HONG KONG 003400
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
NSC FOR DENNIS WILDER
NSC FOR TONG
DEPT FOR EAP/CM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/23/2031
TAGS: PHUM PINR PGOV HK CH KCRM KWMN PREL SMIG MC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO MACAU ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
REF: SECSTATE 128178
Classified By: DPO Marlene Sakaue. REASONS: 1.4(b,d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L HONG KONG 003400
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
NSC FOR DENNIS WILDER
NSC FOR TONG
DEPT FOR EAP/CM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/23/2031
TAGS: PHUM PINR PGOV HK CH KCRM KWMN PREL SMIG MC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO MACAU ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
REF: SECSTATE 128178
Classified By: DPO Marlene Sakaue. REASONS: 1.4(b,d).
1. (C) On August 15, poloffs delivered Ref demarche on
trafficking in persons (TIP) to Deputy Director Patricia
Ferreira of Macau's International Law Office. Ferreira
reacted positively to the recommendations contained in the
nonpaper about how Macau could improve its TIP tier rating
and agreed to convey the information to other concerned
agencies and officials. That said, however, she observed
that her office could not implement these measures
independently, and suggested that we raise the issue at a
higher level with both Secretary for Administration and
Justice Florinda Chan and Legislative Assembly President
Susana Chou. Ferreira believed that Chan, who is one of the
founders of the Association of Women of Macau, has a strong
interest in women's issues and could be convinced to pursue
some of the recommendations. Similarly, Ferreira said Chou
would react positively to high-level recommendations.
2. (C) In view of Ferreira's recommendations, we plan to
raise reftel's suggested MSARG actions with Macau Chief
Executive Edmund Ho, Secretary Chan, and/or Legislative
Assembly President Chou at the earliest opportunity.
Cunningham
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
NSC FOR DENNIS WILDER
NSC FOR TONG
DEPT FOR EAP/CM
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/23/2031
TAGS: PHUM PINR PGOV HK CH KCRM KWMN PREL SMIG MC
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO MACAU ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
REF: SECSTATE 128178
Classified By: DPO Marlene Sakaue. REASONS: 1.4(b,d).
1. (C) On August 15, poloffs delivered Ref demarche on
trafficking in persons (TIP) to Deputy Director Patricia
Ferreira of Macau's International Law Office. Ferreira
reacted positively to the recommendations contained in the
nonpaper about how Macau could improve its TIP tier rating
and agreed to convey the information to other concerned
agencies and officials. That said, however, she observed
that her office could not implement these measures
independently, and suggested that we raise the issue at a
higher level with both Secretary for Administration and
Justice Florinda Chan and Legislative Assembly President
Susana Chou. Ferreira believed that Chan, who is one of the
founders of the Association of Women of Macau, has a strong
interest in women's issues and could be convinced to pursue
some of the recommendations. Similarly, Ferreira said Chou
would react positively to high-level recommendations.
2. (C) In view of Ferreira's recommendations, we plan to
raise reftel's suggested MSARG actions with Macau Chief
Executive Edmund Ho, Secretary Chan, and/or Legislative
Assembly President Chou at the earliest opportunity.
Cunningham