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

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUSHANBE 000604 SIPDIS SIPDIS STATE FOR SCA/CEN, DRL, G/TIP E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM PREL TI SUBJECT: TAJIKISTAN'S SUBMISSION FOR G/TIP MANAGED FY 2007 ESF AND INCLE REF: STATE 2613499 DUSHANBE 00000604 001.2 OF 002 ¶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