KENYA 2006 ESF ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSAL

UNCLAS NAIROBI 000567

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SIPDIS

LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KWMN KCRM PHUM ASEC ELAB SMIG
SUBJECT: KENYA 2006 ESF ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSAL

REF: STATE 226696


1. (U) In response to Ref A, Post endorses the following
anti-trafficking in persons project proposal aimed at
improving victim care, expanding shelter capacity, supporting
public awareness campaigns, assisting with victim
rehabilitation and reintegration programs, and increasing
government and non-government capacity to fight trafficking
in persons in Kenya.


2. (U) The proposal included below and submitted by the
Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya, seeks to assist and
protect victims of trafficking in persons through the
development of an anti-trafficking-specific legal framework,
increase awareness among law enforcement, immigration
authorities, community leaders and the general public, and to
improve victim assistance services. Post proposes funding
FIDA Kenya via a 623a transfer to USAID,s Kenya mission.

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3. (U) FIDA Kenya Proposal
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A. TITLE OF PROJECT:
Combating Trafficking in Persons in Kenya


B. NAME OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION/GOVERNMENT AGENCY:
Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA Kenya)


C. DURATION OF PROJECT:
New project, 12 months


D. DESCRIPTION:
This project seeks to combat human trafficking in Kenya and
to mitigate the effects of trafficking on the lives of women
and girls by creating a legal framework to prosecute
traffickers, sensitize communities and authorities on
trafficking-related issues, and to provide supportive
services to victims of trafficking. FIDA Kenya is dedicated
to improving women,s access to justice and to promoting the

recognition and fulfillment of women,s rights. This
multi-pronged approach makes FIDA uniquely situated to play a
central role in the construction of a legislative structure
and human rights framework that will combat human trafficking
in Kenya. The Rights and Legal Aid Teams will spearhead the
activities described in this proposal. The Rights Team will
focus on advocacy and policy reform in a comprehensive effort
to advance women,s rights. The Legal Aid Team will offer
legal assistance, counseling, and other supportive services
to victims of trafficking.

The project activities will include:
1) Conduct one fact finding mission/baseline survey on the
extent of the problem of human trafficking in Kenya and the
forms that it takes in four provinces (Nairobi, Coast, Nyanza
and Western).
2) Disseminate the baseline survey report among stakeholders.
3) Conduct two training forums for police officers from the
Human Trafficking Unit on trafficking.
4) Conduct two training forums for immigration officers to
recognize and deal with survivors trafficking in persons in
Nairobi and Coast.
5) Develop Information Education and Communication (IEC)
materials on trafficking in persons.
6) Conduct trafficking awareness media campaigns (2 slots per
TV station).
7) Conduct one consultative forum with members of parliament
to promote the anti-trafficking legislation and the
establishment of a shelter and other facilities for
reintegration of trafficking victims back into society as
well as trafficking legislation.
8) Conduct training for trainers with community Chiefs as
well as providing information on where one can access help or
report cases of trafficking for them to sensitize the broader
public.
9) Conduct training for trainers on trafficking, with the
monitors, on forms of trafficking and provide information on
where one can access help or report cases of trafficking so
as to sensitize the larger community.
10) Networking with regional and international networks that
are dealing with trafficking of women and children.

Sustainability of the project will be ensured at the policy
level through the adoption of anti-trafficking legislation,
by expanding knowledge about human trafficking at the
community level and among relevant government authorities,
and by creating a network for victim assistance providers.


E. JUSTIFICATION
Trafficking in persons deprives people of their human rights
and is a global health risk. Trafficking in persons has a
devastating impact on individuals and survivors who often
suffer physical and emotional abuse, rape, threats against
self and family, passport theft and even death. Women and
children are particularly vulnerable due to their
disadvantaged social and economic status. Kenyan women and
children are trafficked internally from rural areas to urban
centers and Coastal areas for the purposes of involuntary
servitude including work as street vendors and day laborers
and the commercial sex trade.

While the government has acknowledged human trafficking to be
a problem in Kenya, it lacks sufficient resources to take the
necessary steps to eradicate human trafficking in Kenya. It
is clear that civil society organizations need to work in
tandem with the government to effectively address the problem
of trafficking. The current legal structure is inadequate to
properly address the problem of trafficking and specific
legislation criminalizing human trafficking is needed; victim
assistance programs are almost non-exisitant.


F. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1) Baseline survey conducted and documented to inform lobby
strategy with the government.
2) Monthly information sharing on trafficking with Network
members.
3) 40 Chiefs trained and made aware of trafficking in
persons-related issues.
4) 30 police officers trained and assisting victims of
trafficking.
5) Clients referred to legal aid clinics by Chiefs and
Monitors on trafficking.
6) 2 slots per 4 television stations highlighting on
television on trafficking in persons.
7) 1 documentary on trafficking in persons produced.
8) 30 immigration officers trained and assisting victims of
trafficking.
9) 1 shelter sponsored by the government and accommodating
victims for rehabilitation and
reintegration established and running.
10) 25 Members of parliament sensitized on trafficking.


G. EVALUATION PLAN
FIDA Kenya has institutionalized Result Based Management
(RBM) which is performed on a quarterly basis. FIDA Kenya
will conduct quarterly follow-ups to the field to assess the
results of the activities and to identify any constraints on
implementation of the work plan. An evaluation will be
conducted at the conclusion of the project. Post will work
closely with FIDA Kenya to monitor progress.


H. BUDGET BREAKOUT (figures are presented in US dollars for
the period 2006 - 2008):

Baseline survey:
16,816.90
Dissemination of baseline survey report: 4,225.35
Sensitization forums for law enforcement: 22,352.11
Sensitization forums for immigration authorities: 22,352.11
Education (IEC) materials:
40,930.93
Consultative meeting with members of parliament: 19,252.11
Training for chiefs:
12,442.25
Training for community monitors:
12,442.25
Field visits:
5,690.13

Total:
181,070.36
Staff expenditure:
7,457.74
Execution fee (10%):
18,852.81

Total Cost:
207,380.91


I. TYPE AND AMOUNT OF HOST GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION, OR OTHER
COST SHARING AGREEMENT
None.


J. PROPOSED FUNDING MECHANISM
Interagency agreement.


K. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT
Melissa Sweeney, Political Officer, office number
254-20-363-6186 and cell number 254-722-200-167. She
can be contacted via e-mail at SweeneyMA@state.gov.


L. OTHER DONORS
None
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