Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through Lawyers for Human Rights and Development (Sri Lanka)]

$130K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	Lawyers for Human Rights and Development (Sri Lanka)
Country	Sri Lanka
Start Date	Mar 27, 2008
End Date	Aug 18, 2011
Duration	1,239 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`82288-54`

Grant Description

LHRD will strengthen the capacity of the police to investigate and prosecute trafficking cases; assist trafficking victims in preparation of their trafficking cases; and mobilize community involvement related to anti-trafficking efforts.

LHRD will conduct police trainings; monitor the progress of trafficking cases; provide legal assistance to trafficking victims; and conduct community awareness programs in order to strengthen community participation for the prevention of trafficking.