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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
Implementation of The Trafficking Victims Protection Act by USAID
>> USAID Fact Sheets Consistent with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Agency's development mandate, USAID works toward prevention of trafficking primarily through lessening the vulnerability of women and children to trafficking, protecting and assisting the victims of traffickers, and supporting legislative reform and implementation to help countries meet minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, with special emphasis on countries that have significant levels of severe forms of trafficking. USAID's Office of Women in Development coordinates the Agency's anti-trafficking efforts and plays an active role within the U.S. interagency mechanisms. All USAID regions are supporting efforts to combat trafficking. In fiscal year 2002, USAID will provide about $10 million in anti-trafficking assistance, up from about $6.5 million in FY 2001.
Ninety countries were placed on the Trafficking in Persons list in 2002. These countries were the source, transit point or destination for at least 100 trafficking victims between April 2001 and March 2002. Among these 90 countries, the 72 countries whose governments do not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking as set out in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act are included on Tier 2 if they are making significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance or in Tier 3 if they are not. USAID anti-trafficking activities are focused on Tier 2 and 3 countries.
USAID is positioned to play a critical role in the U.S. Government anti-trafficking effort through its field missions and development program experience. A significant part of USAID's development assistance is aimed at reducing poverty, promoting the rule of law, supporting girls' education and fostering economic and political opportunities for women. These programs help create conditions that lessen the vulnerability of women and children to traffickers. They are important in the fight against trafficking, but they are not sufficient. Direct and targeted anti-trafficking efforts also are required in the areas of: education; economic and vocational opportunities; prevention of forced child labor; shelters and assistance for victims; assessments of trafficking among refugees; rehabilitation for victims of conflict-related trafficking; public information, centers and hotlines; anti-trafficking legislation, training for officials; anti-corruption efforts; and, studies and data collection.
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Last Updated on: December 30, 2008 |
