Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09LUSAKA760
2009-10-29 04:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Lusaka
Cable title:
G/TiP: KEEPING ZAMBIA ENERGIZED
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 LUSAKA 000760
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR AF/S, G/TIP STEPHANIE KRONENBURG
PROGRAM
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PGOV PREL KWMN KOCI SMIG SOCI PREF ZA
SUBJECT: G/TiP: KEEPING ZAMBIA ENERGIZED
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ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR
LUSAKA 00000760 002 OF 002
the officials had gone through VSU training. Worse still, none was
aware of provisions of the new law calling for victim protection.
8. (SBU) Whereas Zambian authorities previously had to cobble
together various elements of the penal code to levy some form of
deportation notice or fine on traffickers, Home Affairs contacts
note, the new 2008 Act defines the elements of a trafficking crime
and provides for punishment.
9. (SBU) Zambian courts are just starting to hear cases under the
new legislation. A Namibian citizen is currently being tried under
charges of trafficking children to Namibia for farm and domestic
labor. Note: Zambian Social Welfare officials plan a visit to
these children following Embassy inquiries into the case. End note.
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"BREAK THE CHAIN" - PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
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10. (SBU) While the GRZ is formulating its overall comprehensive
prevention-oriented media strategy, recent "Break the Chain"
campaigns, including a radio soap opera (Ref A) already seem to have
made an impact. A group of female high-school students from the
government-run Chibote School clearly articulated their role as
anti-trafficking sensitization "Community Ambassadors" and had a
lively exchange with Kronenburg at the American Corner in Kitwe.
The students were joined by representatives from the YWCA, which
plays a major role as government partner in victim protection.
11. (SBU) Visits to secure YWCA shelters for victims of gender
violence and trafficking in Lusaka and Kitwe highlighted the
importance of the IOM-sponsored hotline in victim referrals and the
need for additional shelters. GRZ Social Welfare Director Rose
Matupo said that the GRZ envisions the establishment of shelters in
eight of Zambia's nine provinces, with initial emphasis on border
areas. In the meantime, the government relies on YWCA facilities.
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PROOF IN THE THREE P'S: KEEPING ZAMBIA ON TRACK
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12. (SBU) Comment: While GRZ and NGO interlocutors energetically go
about implementing the Anti-TiP Act, we are still in the optimistic
phase where it seems that only good can prevail in the fight against
traffickers. IOM, ILO, UNICEF and RSO training are helping to
create a cadre of professionals well-versed in basic prevention,
prosecution and protection anti-TiP skills.
13. (SBU) Keeping that momentum up and ensuring that Zambia keeps
out of the watchlist category means mustering available resources at
a time when political will and public interest are high. Zambia
needs to deliver on promises to provide more comprehensive victim
support and develop the skills needed to successfully investigate
crime and prosecute traffickers. To this end, Post advocates
consideration of Zambia in the list of countries eligible for FY2010
ESF and INCLE funding to complement work being done both under the
UN Joint Program and with current G/TiP resources. End comment.
14. (U) Stephanie Kronenburg was not able to clear this cable.
BOOTH
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR AF/S, G/TIP STEPHANIE KRONENBURG
PROGRAM
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PGOV PREL KWMN KOCI SMIG SOCI PREF ZA
SUBJECT: G/TiP: KEEPING ZAMBIA ENERGIZED
LUSAKA 00000760 001.4 OF 002
ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR ZFR
LUSAKA 00000760 002 OF 002
the officials had gone through VSU training. Worse still, none was
aware of provisions of the new law calling for victim protection.
8. (SBU) Whereas Zambian authorities previously had to cobble
together various elements of the penal code to levy some form of
deportation notice or fine on traffickers, Home Affairs contacts
note, the new 2008 Act defines the elements of a trafficking crime
and provides for punishment.
9. (SBU) Zambian courts are just starting to hear cases under the
new legislation. A Namibian citizen is currently being tried under
charges of trafficking children to Namibia for farm and domestic
labor. Note: Zambian Social Welfare officials plan a visit to
these children following Embassy inquiries into the case. End note.
--------------
"BREAK THE CHAIN" - PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
--------------
10. (SBU) While the GRZ is formulating its overall comprehensive
prevention-oriented media strategy, recent "Break the Chain"
campaigns, including a radio soap opera (Ref A) already seem to have
made an impact. A group of female high-school students from the
government-run Chibote School clearly articulated their role as
anti-trafficking sensitization "Community Ambassadors" and had a
lively exchange with Kronenburg at the American Corner in Kitwe.
The students were joined by representatives from the YWCA, which
plays a major role as government partner in victim protection.
11. (SBU) Visits to secure YWCA shelters for victims of gender
violence and trafficking in Lusaka and Kitwe highlighted the
importance of the IOM-sponsored hotline in victim referrals and the
need for additional shelters. GRZ Social Welfare Director Rose
Matupo said that the GRZ envisions the establishment of shelters in
eight of Zambia's nine provinces, with initial emphasis on border
areas. In the meantime, the government relies on YWCA facilities.
-------------- ---
PROOF IN THE THREE P'S: KEEPING ZAMBIA ON TRACK
-------------- ---
12. (SBU) Comment: While GRZ and NGO interlocutors energetically go
about implementing the Anti-TiP Act, we are still in the optimistic
phase where it seems that only good can prevail in the fight against
traffickers. IOM, ILO, UNICEF and RSO training are helping to
create a cadre of professionals well-versed in basic prevention,
prosecution and protection anti-TiP skills.
13. (SBU) Keeping that momentum up and ensuring that Zambia keeps
out of the watchlist category means mustering available resources at
a time when political will and public interest are high. Zambia
needs to deliver on promises to provide more comprehensive victim
support and develop the skills needed to successfully investigate
crime and prosecute traffickers. To this end, Post advocates
consideration of Zambia in the list of countries eligible for FY2010
ESF and INCLE funding to complement work being done both under the
UN Joint Program and with current G/TiP resources. End comment.
14. (U) Stephanie Kronenburg was not able to clear this cable.
BOOTH