RWANDA TIP PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP MANAGED ESF AND

UNCLAS KIGALI 000399

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR AF/C AND G/TIP PROGRAMS COORDINATOR AMY
LEMAR-MEREDITH

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG RW
SUBJECT: RWANDA TIP PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP MANAGED ESF AND
INCLE FUNDS

REF: STATE 28157


1. This is an action request, please see paragraph 5.


2. Summary. Rwanda is a country attempting to focus on child
prositution and other forms of trafficking in persons. Due
in part to post's regular pressure on the GOR to address the
problem, on 23 April the Rwandan National Police (RNP)
submitted a project proposal that identifies appropriate
anti-TIP objectives for the RNP, but it does not include the
required details to apply for G/TIP ESF/INCLE funding. Post
is encouraged by the GOR's willingness to strengthen the rule
of law and the capacity of the criminal justice system to
combat trafficking in persons and requests recommendations
from G/TIP as to how to best assist it with ESF and INCLE
funds. End Summary.


3. The RNP's project proposal identifies the Criminal
Investigation Department (CID) as the lead component for the
RNP in combating TIP. The proposal acknowledges that
"trafficking in persons in Rwanda is a crime that has not
been adequately addressed due to various reasons" and it
details some of the challenges (Note. Rwanda desk has a full
copy of the project proposal. End note.) The RNP identifies
five objectives in the proposal:
-- To carry out extensive research and assess TIP
information, collection and proactive recording in Rwanda
-- To increase public awareness on the issues TIP and the
role of police in TIP combating
-- To develop a coordination mechanism on human trafficking
at (the) national level
-- To increase awareness on human trafficking and human
rights for stakeholders at all levels
-- To increase police capacity in dealing with human
trafficking issues


4. The proposal requests funding for five activities to
support the objectives:
-- Professional gender expert for 6 months to carry out
research and data collection (USD 5,454)
-- Organizing training for investigators and judicial police
officers (USD 18,181)
-- Organize and hold stakeholders workshops on human
trafficking and human rights at provincial levels (USD 27,272)
-- Media campaigns and advocacy materials on TIP and
disseminate them (USD 27,272)


5. Although the GOR's project proposal lacks some detail, we
see merit in the overall concept. Post will work with the
RNP to refine its proposal and appreciates all input from
G/TIP. Specifically, please advise post if there are NGOs
capable of performing the development of anti-TIP written
policies and procedures for the RNP and/or implementation of
improved procedures for the RNP to identify and rescue
victims, conduct investigations, protect and assist victims,
and prosecute traffickers. Or, does G/TIP recommends direct
assistance to the GOR?


6. Post appreciates all guidance from G/TIP on assisting the
GOR with its efforts to combat TIP. Post point of contact is
pol chief Richard Kaminski (250.505.601 ext. 3304).
ARIETTI