Combatting Trafficking in Persons in Uzbekistan.
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0001649
- Agency
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Bureau of International Narcotics Law Enforcement
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $400,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.705 Trans-National Crime
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is seeking applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to implement a project combating trafficking in persons, including sex and labor trafficking, in Uzbekistan. The project aims to enhance victim protection and assistance, strengthen law enforcement and judicial capacity, improve data collection and analysis, and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration to address critical gaps in reporting and enforcement of trafficking in persons crimes. The evaluation criteria focus on the proposed approach, organizational capacity, budget, and ability to achieve the stated objectives. The deadline for submitting applications is January 6, 2025.
The total funding available for this grant opportunity is $400,000, with a single award anticipated. The project implementation period is 18-24 months, with an estimated start date of February 2025. The project will be performed in Uzbekistan, a country where traffickers continue to exploit vulnerable populations despite the government's increased efforts to combat trafficking in persons.
Synopsis
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to combat human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking, in Uzbekistan. Despite the Government of Uzbekistan's increased efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons crimes, traffickers continue to exploit vulnerable populations, including women, children, and marginalized groups, for forced labor and sexual exploitation. One of the critical barriers to effective enforcement in this area is the significant underreporting of incidents by victims. In Uzbekistan many victims, due to fear of retaliation, lack of trust in the judicial system, cultural norms or a lack of awareness of their rights, are reluctant to come forward. This lack of reporting hampers the ability of law enforcement agencies to accurately assess the scope of the problem, allocate resources effectively, and take appropriate action against perpetrators. Consequently, without adequate victim reporting, enforcement efforts remain severely constrained, leading to a cycle of impunity that perpetuates the issue. To address this issue, Uzbekistan should strengthen its reporting mechanisms, ensuring reporting systems are both victim-centered and culturally sensitive. These systems should include mechanisms for anonymous reporting, comprehensive data collection, and regular assessments to ensure they are effectively capturing the extent of the issue. This notice of funding opportunity aims to support innovative and sustainable projects that address these critical gaps. Projects should focus on enhancing victim protection and assistance, strengthening law enforcement and judicial capacity, improving data collection and analysis, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration. By addressing these key areas, we can collectively work towards reducing TIP in Uzbekistan.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers-FY24_final.pdf | ||
| SF424 Docs - Application for Federal Assistance.zip | ZIP file | |
| FY24 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip | ZIP file | |
| OFOP0001649_Combatting TIP in Uzbekistan_final.pdf |
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