Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through Asia Foundation]

This is an extension of an existing project focused on increased convictions of TIP offenders.

The project will strengthen victim and witness testimony and enhance the capacity of police and public prosecutors to conduct effective prosecutions.

The Asia Foundation (TAF) will develop and implement a multimedia campaign to raise awareness of the Nepalese TIP Act, especially emphasizing provisions to ensure victim and witness protection and confidentiality. The project will also convene community meetings to provide a platform to disseminate information about the TIP Act.

TAF will also develop and publish a TIP Law Enforcement Protocol and a computerized monitoring and tracking system for TIP cases.

Finally, the project will conduct regional training workshops and joint coordination meetings for police and prosecutors to collaborate on implementing the TIP Law Enforcement Protocol, sharing best practices, and developing strategies for enhancing cooperation.