KAZAKHSTAN: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ASTANA 000305 SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/CEN, INL/AAE (BALABADIAN),SCA/CEN (OMARA),G/TIP (SHEREEN FARAJ) SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR G/TIP-MANAGED FY 2008 ESF AND INCLE FUNDS REF: STATE 161503 ASTANA 00000305 001.2 OF 002 ¶1. Summary: In response to the Solicitation for Proposals by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking (G/TIP),Post has reviewed, vetted, and selected five proposals addressing human trafficking in Kazakhstan. Post would welcome the opportunity to discuss and supply additional information concerning these proposals. The remaining information requested in reftel is being via email to G/TIP Program Coordinator for NEA and SCA Shereen Faraj separately. ¶2. Proposal Summary Information: (1) Name of Applicant: United Nations Children's Fund in Kazakhstan Requested Funding Amount: $498,540 Project Title: Anti-Trafficking in Children Project Duration: 36 months Proposal Abstract: The applicant's proposal includes a revision of policies, legal instruments and standards to identify, refer and register cases of child trafficking. The applicant also intends to: establish a system of assistance for children who are at risk of being trafficked and child victims of trafficking; strengthen the referral system through the national toll free telephone line "150" in five regions of Kazakhstan; implement an advocacy and communication campaign for communities and children to prevent the risk of being trafficked and develop safe behavior practices. The proposal also includes analysis and, where necessary, revision of roles and responsibilities, and capacity building of personnel working with children at national and local levels, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Under the proposal, internationally developed methodological guides would be adopted with modifications for local conditions in the subjects of identification, rescue and investigation; child protection minimum standards and services for children at risk of exploitation, abuse and trafficking; child helpline operation. (2) Name of Applicant: The Women Support Center NGO Requested Funding Amount: $484,290 Project Title: Anti-Trafficking Centers in Kazakhstan Project Duration: 36 months Proposal Abstract: The applicant's proposal includes establishment of anti-trafficking in persons training centers in three oblasts of Kazakhstan (Almaty, East-Kazakhstan, and North-Kazakhstan) for training migration police, city police, and police in rural areas; development and publication of anti-trafficking and victim assistance training programs; development of anti-trafficking and victim assistance strategies for law enforcement agencies; development of and conduct of trafficking prevention activities for groups at potential risk; and development and publication of information materials for further distribution through established anti-trafficking training centers. (3) Name of Applicant: The Union of Crisis Centers NGO Requested Funding Amount: $273,970 Project Title: Ant-Trafficking Centers in Kazakhstan Project Duration: 30 months Proposal Abstract: The applicant's proposal includes professional conduct of training seminars to develop joint anti-trafficking action plans and to build capacity of NGOs and mass media to run information campaigns; development of Children Support Centers in Taldykorgan, Karaganda, Aktobe, and Aktau; development of data collection systems; publication of anti-trafficking information materials in Russian and Kazakh; and production and broadcast of video materials on national television. (4) Name of Applicant: Public Foundation (NGO) Center of Social and Psychological Adaptation for Women and Children "Rodnik" Requested Funding Amount: $297,900 Project Title: TIP Victims assistance and awareness raising Project Duration: 24 months Proposal Abstract: The applicant's proposal includes provision of shelter assistance, trafficking victims protection and assistance including return of victims, reintegration, medical, and legal assistance; raising awareness among risk groups, victims of trafficking and the general population on trafficking issues through development and distribution of information materials; operating toll-free hotlines and conducting trainings; and capacity development of local institutions involved in the protection of and assistance to victims and prosecution of trafficking. (5) Name of Applicant: Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ/OPDAT) Requested Funding Amount: $300,000 Project Title: Strengthening Kazakhstan's Capacity to Prosecute and Adjudicate TIP Crimes Project Duration: 90 days, with follow-up every 6 months for 24 months. ASTANA 00000305 002.2 OF 002 Proposal Abstract: The project includes implementation of anti-TIP legislation and design of a practical manual and case-based interactive TIP curriculum for use by the Prosecutor General's Office. The series of DOJ/OPDAT-supported multi-regional workshops for those investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating the TIP law will be conducted. The selected cadre of Kazakhstani trainers will be trained as a resource for future supplemental training on TIP related issues. Training will improve the skill level of Kazakhstani prosecutors and investigators to successfully pursue TIP cases through continued mentoring on investigative techniques and best practices in handling victim witnesses in other countries. The program will also encourage Kazakhstani prosecutors and relevant law enforcement agencies to work together to combat TIP on a multi-disciplinary task force basis by providing examples of the efficiency of this model from the US and other countries. ORDWAY