Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08TELAVIV1488
2008-07-10 12:06:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tel Aviv
Cable title:
ISRAEL: NO KNOWN ISSUES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND
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UNCLAS TEL AVIV 001488
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KPKO PHUM UN KCRM KWMN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: NO KNOWN ISSUES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND
ABUSE IN UNDOF
REF: STATE 68780
UNCLAS TEL AVIV 001488
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KPKO PHUM UN KCRM KWMN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: NO KNOWN ISSUES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND
ABUSE IN UNDOF
REF: STATE 68780
1. Post is unaware of any sexual exploitation and abuse
(SEA) or trafficking in persons (TIP) issues with UNDOF
peacekeepers, and we have seen no press reports of any
issues. Post contacted three NGOs that are concerned with
SEA and TIP in Northern Israel: Hotline for Migrant Workers,
Isha L'Isha Haifa Feminist Center, and Kav LaOved Worker's
Hotline. All three reported that the were unaware of any
issues with UN Peacekeepers.
2. Ministry of Justice official Rachel Gershuni, National
Coordinator of GOI Anti-Trafficking Efforts, reported that
she had met with UNTSO, which provides Military Observers to
UNDOF, and was satisfied with their efforts to combat SEA and
TIP, including mandatory training programs. She was also
unaware of any SEA or TIP issues.
3. The action request (ref) asked for the reference number
of previous reports. Post was unable to locate any previous
reports on this issue. The Point of Contact for this cable
is Michael Honigstein, HonigsteinMD@state.gov,
972-3-519-7385.
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KPKO PHUM UN KCRM KWMN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: NO KNOWN ISSUES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND
ABUSE IN UNDOF
REF: STATE 68780
1. Post is unaware of any sexual exploitation and abuse
(SEA) or trafficking in persons (TIP) issues with UNDOF
peacekeepers, and we have seen no press reports of any
issues. Post contacted three NGOs that are concerned with
SEA and TIP in Northern Israel: Hotline for Migrant Workers,
Isha L'Isha Haifa Feminist Center, and Kav LaOved Worker's
Hotline. All three reported that the were unaware of any
issues with UN Peacekeepers.
2. Ministry of Justice official Rachel Gershuni, National
Coordinator of GOI Anti-Trafficking Efforts, reported that
she had met with UNTSO, which provides Military Observers to
UNDOF, and was satisfied with their efforts to combat SEA and
TIP, including mandatory training programs. She was also
unaware of any SEA or TIP issues.
3. The action request (ref) asked for the reference number
of previous reports. Post was unable to locate any previous
reports on this issue. The Point of Contact for this cable
is Michael Honigstein, HonigsteinMD@state.gov,
972-3-519-7385.
********************************************* ********************
Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
You can also access this site through the State Department's
Classified SIPRNET website.
********************************************* ********************
JONES