TAJIKISTAN'S SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2007 ESF AND

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUSHANBE 000604

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STATE FOR SCA/CEN, DRL, G/TIP

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SUBJECT: TAJIKISTAN'S SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2007 ESF AND
INCLE

REF: STATE 2613499

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1. Tajikistan was ranked in Tier Two for trafficking in persons
in 2006. Despite the government's will to combat trafficking in
persons, its limited capacity and resources means that
Tajikistan is in danger of falling into the Tier Two Watch List
category. International organizations and nongovernmental
organizations have stepped in to fill gaps in victim assistance
and awareness raising. However, more assistance is needed in
building the capacity of law enforcement bodies to investigate
trafficking cases and prosecute trafficking criminals.


2. Embassy Dushanbe has solicited proposals from local and
international nongovernmental organizations and international
organizations for the G/TIP managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE funds
per reftel request. Post received a total of 11 proposals and
convened a panel of officers from the Department of State,
Department of Justice and USAID to review the proposals. Below
is the summary information and abstract of two proposals Post
recommends for further consideration by G/TIP. Post will
separately transmit all proposals including the two recommended
ones to G/TIP via email per reftel's request. The projects
below do not duplicate other efforts by the Embassy and
complement assistance by other organizations.


3. Project 1

Name: The World of Healthy Children
Requested Funding Amount: USD 85,884
Project Title: Elaboration and Implementation of
Anti-Trafficking Training Modules for Police, Judges and
Prosecutors in the Sughd Region, of Tajikistan
Project Duration: One year
Proposal Abstract:

The World of Healthy Children proposes to implement awareness
training for the police, judges and prosecutors in Sughd Region
(training of trainers). The overall objective is to contribute
to the fight against trafficking in persons by enhancing the
capabilities of the police, judges and prosecutors in the Sughd
region to understand trafficking in persons and consequently to
detect and adequately deal with cases of trafficking in persons
along agreed upon standards (best practices).

Proposed activities include developing training modules to raise
awareness, training the police, judges and prosecutors (based on
best practices); training trainer teams (police, judges,
prosecutors and NGO); implementation of trainings; and a
follow-up seminar with participating experts and the project
team to exchange experiences and to adjust the training module.

Expected results include a model training curriculum and
materials for awareness training police, judges and prosecutors,
the enhanced capacity of Sughd region trainer teams to adjust
and implement awareness trainings, and the improved co-operation
and information exchange among police, judges and prosecutors
and NGOs working with victims of human trafficking.



4. Project 2

Name: Chashmai Hayot
Requested Funding Amount: USD 36,616.40
Project Title: Untitled
Project Duration: Two years
Proposal Abstract:

Chashmai Hayot aims to increase awareness of trafficking in
persons among high risk groups such as youth, migrant workers,
and the Uzbek-language populations in the Sughd Region. It will
also provide victims assistance and rehabilitation. Planned
activities include:
Conducting seminars, round tables, and meetings;
Summer education camps and game competitions;
Mobile theater shows;
Preparation and distribution of informational booklets;
Telephone Hotline;
Providing victims assistance including
Rendering of psychological rehabilitation;
Rendering of a legal aid;
Rendering lawyer services at protection of their rights in court;
Vocational guidance and employment;
Rendering of medical aid;
Assistance in obtaining a certain professional qualification and
job-placement.

Chashmai Hayot will cooperate with