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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 BRIDGETOWN 000472 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR G/TIP-BRESNAHAN 
 
E.O. 12958:  N/A 
TAGS: ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG XL
SUBJECT:  TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR G/TIP-MANAGED 
FY 2007 ESF AND INCLE FUNDS 
 
REF: STATE 28159 
 
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¶1. As instructed in reftel, Post is submitting the following four 
(4) project proposals for G/TIP-managed FY 2007 ESF and INCLE Funds. 
 Full proposal narratives will be sent via email. 
 
¶2. Name of Applicant:  United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) -- 
Office for the Eastern Caribbean 
 
Requested Funding:  USD 258,405 
 
Project Title:  Preventing and Containing the Adverse Consequences 
of Migration and Trafficking for Children in the Eastern Caribbean 
 
Project Duration:  48 months 
 
Proposal Abstract:  One of the important emerging issues which is 
affecting the realization of children's human rights in the 
Caribbean is migration and trafficking. Thus, UNICEF, as mandated by 
the Convention on the Rights of the Child, needs to pro-actively 
tackle this issue with key partners in order to reduce 
vulnerabilities and risks for children and their families in the 
Eastern Caribbean region. The lack of data, weak political 
recognition of the problem, and the limited technical capacity 
available in the subregion call for more intense and concerted 
efforts in this regard. 
 
This proposal seeks to bolster the prevention strategies of the 
countries in the Eastern Caribbean while improving the efficiency of 
existing protection systems. The proposal seeks to thoroughly answer 
two major questions:  What is the extent of irregular migration and 
human trafficking in relation to children in the Eastern Caribbean? 
How can there be a specific regional policy response? 
 
Through action research, dialogue with policymakers and civil 
society, and promotion of action plans, UNICEF will not only enhance 
the knowledge of policy responses in the Eastern Caribbean in order 
to promote a children's rights approach in the fight against child 
trafficking, but also help countries to take action and strengthen 
co-ordination and synergies to ensure a holistic response in 
children's best interest to the negative consequences of migration. 
 
 
¶3. Name of Applicant:  National Coalition to Combat Human 
Trafficking, St. Lucia 
 
Requested Funding:  USD 35,682 
 
Project Title:  Raising Awareness of Trafficking in Persons in Saint 
Lucia 
 
Project Duration:  48 months 
 
Proposal Abstract:  Human Trafficking is a growing concern in Saint 
Lucia, a small developing country grappling with issues of scarce 
economic opportunities and the resulting impact, particularly on 
young persons. It presents a significant challenge to all countries 
as organized rings of human trafficking are very often linked to 
other crimes, such as illegal drugs, smuggling of persons, rape and 
forced prostitution and other sexual crimes. Events such as the 
implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), 
which allows the free movement of persons throughout the region, and 
the growing adult entertainment industry with the demands for 
commercial sex workers have the potential to make Saint Lucia even 
more vulnerable to trafficking in persons. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Research conducted in 2004 by the International Organization of 
Migration (IOM) indicated that there was a general lack of awareness 
and understanding of the phenomenon of trafficking in persons, and 
the public was unaware that such a crime may be occurring. The 
project therefore seeks to raise awareness and sensitize St. Lucians 
on the issue of trafficking in persons, and build capacity among 
service providers, including law enforcement officers and 
prosecutors, to response to cases of trafficking. 
 
At the end of the project it is expected that all socially 
vulnerable groups, in particular young persons and unemployed youth, 
groups most likely to be targeted for trafficking and the general 
public at large will be sensitized and informed on issues of 
 
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trafficking. Social workers and other front line workers will be 
trained to provide services to victims, and law enforcement officers 
will be trained to protect victim's rights and prosecute 
perpetrators. 
 
¶4. Name of Applicant:  Women's Bureau, Ministry of Community 
Development, Gender Affairs, and Information, the Commonwealth of 
Dominica 
 
Requested Funding:  USD 72,510 
 
Project Title:  Research, Advocacy, and Strengthened Capacity to 
Militate Against Exploitation of Women and Girls and Activities 
Related to Trafficking in Persons 
 
Project Duration:  16 months 
 
Proposal Abstract:  The principles of basic human rights and 
freedoms are enshrined in the constitution of the Commonwealth of 
Dominica. In upholding these principles Dominica has been signatory 
to a number of international conventions to include the Convention 
on the Elimination all forms of Discrimination against Women 
(CEDAW), ratified in 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child 
(CRC), ratified in 1990, and the Inter-American Belen do Para 1994 
Convention on Violence Against Women. According to Article six of 
CEDAW, State Parties shall take all appropriate measures, including 
legislation, to suppress all forms of traffic in women and 
exploitation of prostitution of women.  According to this article 
global trafficking of women is most commonly associated with 
prostitution and sexual bondage, as well as lesser forms of 
trafficking such as mail order brides and domestic workers. It is 
debatable whether activities in Dominica fit within these defined 
boundaries of trafficking under this convention. Dominica has 
however implemented legislation, which is in keeping with CEDAW 
Article 6 to protect persons in general from all forms of 
trafficking in women and children (within and outside the country) 
for purposes of prostitution or any other form of exploitation. For 
example the 2003 amendment to the Immigration Passport Act deals 
directly with the problems of Human Trafficking. Selling of a 
woman's service by a third person is illegal and is elucidated in 
the 1998 Sexual Offences Act. A draft report on CEDAW suggests that 
legal and administrative framework requires additional resources, 
relevant policies and continued political and public will to 
maintain compliance with the tenets of the articles of the 
convention. The report concluded that proper data collection, 
monitoring and pro-active initiatives are lacking to deal with 
prostitution and human trafficking.  According to the report the 
paucity of case law in these areas does not translate to legislative 
deterrence. The report proposed that Dominica needs to 1) monitor 
patterns of emigration and immigration, 2) put systems in place to 
monitor whether immigrants/emigrants are predominantly engaged in 
sex work, 3) pass legislation to prevent traffic in women/girls. 
 
¶5. Name of Applicant:  Dominica National Council of Women 
 
Requested Funding:  USD 300,000 
 
Project Title:  An Integrated, Multi-Sectoral Project to Effectively 
Combat and Eradicate the Ills of Human Trafficking in the 
Commonwealth of Dominica 
 
Project Duration:  48 months 
 
Proposal Abstract:  Reports indicate that a large number of persons 
enter and leave Dominica through illegal channels. This illicit 
trade has posed a number of serious problems for the Government of 
Dominica as well as adversely affecting its relations with 
neighboring Islands. Further, lost of human lives in and around 
Dominica's shores during the transportation process has raised much 
concern for Government. Additionally, several persons (men) are 
being exploited in the area of agricultural farming as they are 
vastly underpaid by employers, and female migrants have resorted to 
prostitution as a means of livelihood on the island. 
 
The project aims at effectively combating the illicit act of Human 
Trafficking, thus reducing the trade to an unprofitable level for 
traffickers and improving family life relations. One of the major 
activities of the Project will be to facilitate a study of the 
problem of human trafficking in Dominica, establish a unified 
mechanism and data base, and train and equip professionals to better 
reduce human trafficking and save lives. 
 
GILROY