TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP-MANAGED

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DEPT FOR G/TIP-BRESNAHAN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG XL
SUBJECT: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP-MANAGED
FY 2007 ESF AND INCLE FUNDS

REF: STATE 28159

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1. As instructed in reftel, Post is submitting the following four
(4) project proposals for G/TIP-managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE Funds.
Full proposal narratives will be sent via email.


2. Name of Applicant: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) --
Office for the Eastern Caribbean

Requested Funding: USD 258,405

Project Title: Preventing and Containing the Adverse Consequences
of Migration and Trafficking for Children in the Eastern Caribbean

Project Duration: 48 months

Proposal Abstract: One of the important emerging issues which is
affecting the realization of children's human rights in the
Caribbean is migration and trafficking. Thus, UNICEF, as mandated by
the Convention on the Rights of the Child, needs to pro-actively
tackle this issue with key partners in order to reduce
vulnerabilities and risks for children and their families in the
Eastern Caribbean region. The lack of data, weak political
recognition of the problem, and the limited technical capacity
available in the subregion call for more intense and concerted
efforts in this regard.

This proposal seeks to bolster the prevention strategies of the
countries in the Eastern Caribbean while improving the efficiency of
existing protection systems. The proposal seeks to thoroughly answer
two major questions: What is the extent of irregular migration and
human trafficking in relation to children in the Eastern Caribbean?
How can there be a specific regional policy response?

Through action research, dialogue with policymakers and civil
society, and promotion of action plans, UNICEF will not only enhance
the knowledge of policy responses in the Eastern Caribbean in order
to promote a children's rights approach in the fight against child
trafficking, but also help countries to take action and strengthen
co-ordination and synergies to ensure a holistic response in
children's best interest to the negative consequences of migration.



3. Name of Applicant: National Coalition to Combat Human
Trafficking, St. Lucia

Requested Funding: USD 35,682

Project Title: Raising Awareness of Trafficking in Persons in Saint
Lucia

Project Duration: 48 months

Proposal Abstract: Human Trafficking is a growing concern in Saint
Lucia, a small developing country grappling with issues of scarce
economic opportunities and the resulting impact, particularly on
young persons. It presents a significant challenge to all countries
as organized rings of human trafficking are very often linked to
other crimes, such as illegal drugs, smuggling of persons, rape and
forced prostitution and other sexual crimes. Events such as the
implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME),
which allows the free movement of persons throughout the region, and
the growing adult entertainment industry with the demands for
commercial sex workers have the potential to make Saint Lucia even
more vulnerable to trafficking in persons.


























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Research conducted in 2004 by the International Organization of
Migration (IOM) indicated that there was a general lack of awareness
and understanding of the phenomenon of trafficking in persons, and
the public was unaware that such a crime may be occurring. The
project therefore seeks to raise awareness and sensitize St. Lucians
on the issue of trafficking in persons, and build capacity among
service providers, including law enforcement officers and
prosecutors, to response to cases of trafficking.

At the end of the project it is expected that all socially
vulnerable groups, in particular young persons and unemployed youth,
groups most likely to be targeted for trafficking and the general
public at large will be sensitized and informed on issues of

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trafficking. Social workers and other front line workers will be
trained to provide services to victims, and law enforcement officers
will be trained to protect victim's rights and prosecute
perpetrators.


4. Name of Applicant: Women's Bureau, Ministry of Community
Development, Gender Affairs, and Information, the Commonwealth of
Dominica

Requested Funding: USD 72,510

Project Title: Research, Advocacy, and Strengthened Capacity to
Militate Against Exploitation of Women and Girls and Activities
Related to Trafficking in Persons

Project Duration: 16 months

Proposal Abstract: The principles of basic human rights and
freedoms are enshrined in the constitution of the Commonwealth of
Dominica. In upholding these principles Dominica has been signatory
to a number of international conventions to include the Convention
on the Elimination all forms of Discrimination against Women
(CEDAW),ratified in 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child
(CRC),ratified in 1990, and the Inter-American Belen do Para 1994
Convention on Violence Against Women. According to Article six of
CEDAW, State Parties shall take all appropriate measures, including
legislation, to suppress all forms of traffic in women and
exploitation of prostitution of women. According to this article
global trafficking of women is most commonly associated with
prostitution and sexual bondage, as well as lesser forms of
trafficking such as mail order brides and domestic workers. It is
debatable whether activities in Dominica fit within these defined
boundaries of trafficking under this convention. Dominica has
however implemented legislation, which is in keeping with CEDAW
Article 6 to protect persons in general from all forms of
trafficking in women and children (within and outside the country)
for purposes of prostitution or any other form of exploitation. For
example the 2003 amendment to the Immigration Passport Act deals
directly with the problems of Human Trafficking. Selling of a
woman's service by a third person is illegal and is elucidated in
the 1998 Sexual Offences Act. A draft report on CEDAW suggests that
legal and administrative framework requires additional resources,
relevant policies and continued political and public will to
maintain compliance with the tenets of the articles of the
convention. The report concluded that proper data collection,
monitoring and pro-active initiatives are lacking to deal with
prostitution and human trafficking. According to the report the
paucity of case law in these areas does not translate to legislative
deterrence. The report proposed that Dominica needs to 1) monitor
patterns of emigration and immigration, 2) put systems in place to
monitor whether immigrants/emigrants are predominantly engaged in
sex work, 3) pass legislation to prevent traffic in women/girls.


5. Name of Applicant: Dominica National Council of Women

Requested Funding: USD 300,000

Project Title: An Integrated, Multi-Sectoral Project to Effectively
Combat and Eradicate the Ills of Human Trafficking in the
Commonwealth of Dominica

Project Duration: 48 months

Proposal Abstract: Reports indicate that a large number of persons
enter and leave Dominica through illegal channels. This illicit
trade has posed a number of serious problems for the Government of
Dominica as well as adversely affecting its relations with
neighboring Islands. Further, lost of human lives in and around
Dominica's shores during the transportation process has raised much
concern for Government. Additionally, several persons (men) are
being exploited in the area of agricultural farming as they are
vastly underpaid by employers, and female migrants have resorted to
prostitution as a means of livelihood on the island.

The project aims at effectively combating the illicit act of Human
Trafficking, thus reducing the trade to an unprofitable level for
traffickers and improving family life relations. One of the major
activities of the Project will be to facilitate a study of the
problem of human trafficking in Dominica, establish a unified
mechanism and data base, and train and equip professionals to better
reduce human trafficking and save lives.

GILROY