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

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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.

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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