Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through International Organisation for Migration]

$124K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	International Organisation for Migration
Country	Dominican Republic
Start Date	Aug 24, 2009
End Date	May 23, 2013
Duration	1,368 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`82260-54`

Grant Description

This project will contribute to the strengthening of the Dominican government's capacities and those of civil society organizations, as well as cooperation among agencies that address specific needs in the Prevention of trafficking in persons (TIP).

The project will also help in creating public awareness of the mechanisms for denouncing trafficking and assisting victims in the country, such as hotlines and other information services.

In addition, the project will offer an opportunity for monitoring the functioning of these information mechanisms and reception of complaints.