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2018-2022гг. :
9 Regional Forums of NGOs – the Network Partners

The purpose of the forums: to discuss topical issues on combating Trafficking in Persons and other forms of violence, as well as to expand collaboration between countries and organizations.

Forum "review of the year: achievments, plans and prospects"

Goal: To discuss the issues of protecting rights of victims of Trafficking in Persons

Speakers:
Tulegabylova Nurzhan, Chairman ot the Network's Board
Abysheva Khadicha, Authorized representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Karimova Nodira, Authorized representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Results:
17 applications from NGO Partners for membership to the Network were approved

The Report on the results of the Network's activities for 2022 was presented

New documents were presented: "Guide to Referral Mechanisms. Second Edition" and manuals for psychologists, lawyers and social workers

december 9, 2022
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FORUM "Network for Change: Results, Collaboration and Advocacy"

Goal:: Presentation of intermediate results, discussion of steps to implement the strategic plan and gaining knowledge on the topic of advocacy.

Trainer:
Olga Kalashnik,
International trainer

September 14-16, 2022
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Results:
/ The core and importance of the advocacy campaign, as well as its steps, were discussed

/ The exercise "Building a tower" was carried out, the task of which was to build a tall and stable tower. This exercise demonstrated that the Network has a strong foundation that allows it to be sustainable and build long-term and effective cooperation

Forum "Problems of protecting the rights of VTs: exchange of national and international practices"

Goal: To discuss the issues of protecting rights of victims of Trafficking in Persons

Speakers:
Elvira Azimova, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Atyr Abdrakhmatova, Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic
Saidbek Azimov, Secretariat of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majilis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)
Kristina Khokhlova, Council of Europe, France
Nurdoolot Bazarbaev, Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic
Nuraly Ospanov, Office of the Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Bibigul Imangaliyeva, Department for the Development of Social Services Policy of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Malaeva Shahrbonu, Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Republic of Tajikistan
Mukhamadiev Sardor, Ministry of Labor and Social Employment of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Results:
Recommendations and proposals were developed to strengthen the activity of the International Network "Partnership in Action" in addressing issues of protecting the rights of VTs.

July 7-8, 2022
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Forum "Development of the International Network of NGOs against Trafficking in Persons in the light of new challenges"

Goal: To develop strategic documents of the International Network of NGOs to Combat Trafficking in Persons to strengthen its activities and further development in the field of combating Trafficking in Persons.

Trainers:
Maya Tsyganenko, expert-consultant in institutional development, expert in leadership, international trainer
Zhanel Bayastanova, expert-consultant on institutional development, fundraising, international trainer

May 3-5, 2022
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Results:
The experts reviewed the existing strategic planning documents of the International Network in the context of international standards. During the work, the Forum participants considered an approach aimed at harmonizing the documents of strategic planning of the Network, including the argumentation of parameters and mechanisms through which the efficiency and sustainability of the Network is achieved. The experts identified areas of the Network's activities, which should include: cross-cutting goals, terms for the development and approval of documents, planning terms, financing, reporting and an optimal system of indicators for the Network's activities.

Forum “Partnership in Action”

Goal: To discuss formation of a transnational referral mechanism for victims of Trafficking in Persons.

Speakers:
Tilek Kudayarov, International Legal Cooperation Department of the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic,
Zhangali Kenbaev, Training Center for Combating Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons, Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nemathodzhaev Zukhriddin, General Prosecutor's Office in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Vineta Polatside - Council of Baltic Sea States, Sweden
Madis Vainomaa, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (Austria)
Vera Gracheva, Interregional public movement against Trafficking in Persons and modern forms of forced labor "The Alternative", Russia.
Alexander Lyampert, Expert in management, organizational development and HR, Belarus

Results:
Recommendations were adopted on the formation and implementation of a transnational referral mechanism for victims of Trafficking in Persons in the countries participating in the Network

February 10-11, 2022
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Forum “The next stages of development of the international NGO network against trafficking in persons in the light of new challenges"

Goal: To strengthen collaboration between regional civil society organizations and lawyers for better protection and facilitation of the repatriation of victims of Trafficking in Persons and enhancing the prosecution of traffickers.

Speakers:
Chane Corp, U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Zhanar Seytaeva, Law enforcement academy under the Prosecutor general’s office of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Marlis Dzhumabaev, Head of the criminal service department of the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Kyrgyzstan
Zukhra Khadjaeva, Representative of the National Anti-trafficking Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Vera Gracheva, Interregional public movement against Trafficking in Persons and modern forms of forced labor "The Alternative", Russia.

Results: 5 thematic working groups were formed:


Group 1. "Assistance to NGOs in the criminal prosecution of persons involved in crimes of Trafficking in Persons"
Goal: To strengthen the interaction of NGO lawyers in order to facilitate the criminal prosecution and punishment of persons involved in Trafficking in Persons.

Group 2. "NGO activities in an emergency and pandemic"

Goal: To conduct analysis of work for 2020-2021 and identify ways to overcome and exit the emergency situation, taking into account the ongoing pandemic and its long-term consequences.

Group 3. "Personal data protection and cyber security"

Goal: To develop data protection regulations and the introduction of transparent risk management protocols which will not only strengthen the system and personal data protection component, but also reduce existing gray areas that can contribute to data leakage.

Group 4. "Promotion of new leaders in NGOs"

Goal: To introduce new leaders to ensure sustainable development of NGOs.

Group 5. "Integration of potential victims with a special focus on Afghanistan"

Goal: To assist NGOs in the integration of potential victims in society with the participation of other anti-trafficking actors with a special focus on Afghanistan.

October 6-7, 2021
Online

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Forum "Strengthening collaboration of interregional civil society organizations".

Goal: To strengthen collaboration between interregional NGOs and lawyers for better protection and facilitation of the repatriation of victims of Trafficking in Persons and enhancing the prosecution of traffickers.

Speakers:
Andrea Balint, U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Ulugbek Gainazarov, National Anti-trafficking Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Zhanar Seytaeva, Law enforcement academy under the Prosecutor general’s office of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Russell Singer, Department of State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Uzbekistan
John Dudley, Department of State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Kazakhstan

Results: The following recommendations were made during group discussions:

Organize trainings for NGO management and staff on methods of prevention and identification of victims of trafficking using information and communication technologies.

Monitor social networks and websites: track advertisements and information related to Trafficking in Persons recruitment.

Incorporate the topic of safe Internet to prevent online human trafficking recruitment by conducting educational programs for children and youth

Raise public awareness of Trafficking in Persons recruitment accomplished by traffickers using information and communication technologies.

October 27-31, 2020
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Forum to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Central Asia

Goal: To develop the Network’s strategic documents

Facilitators:
Nina Balabaeva, NGO “Rodnik” (Kazakhstan)
Nodira Karimova, NGO "ISTIQBOLLI AVLOD" (Uzbekistan)
Vera Gracheva, NGO “The Alternative” (Russia)
Khadicha Abysheva, NGO "Sana-Sezim" (Kazakhstan).

Results:
Regulations on the Network
Ethical Code
Network’s Values ​​were developed
A decision was made on the need to develop Regulations on referral within the International Network of NGOs.

May 9, 2019
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Forum to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Central Asia

Goal: To unite the efforts of partner organizations to improve interaction

Facilitator:
Olga Kalashnik, Vice-President of "La Strada - Ukraine"

Participants:
15 heads and representatives of NGOs: “Rodnik” (Kazakhstan), “Sana-Sezim” (Kazakhstan), “The Alternative” (Russia) and “ISTIQBOLLI AVLOD” (Uzbekistan).

Results: 12 NGOs from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia formed a Network. Vision, mission and main activities of the Network were defined.

April 9-12, 2018
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Interaction with representatives of embassies, law enforcement agencies, social services and other organizations.

Immediate response of lawyers – in the victim’s country of origin and in the country of destination/host country.

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Assistance in the restoration of documents, legal advice and support.

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Rehabilitation and reintegration assistance in the country of origin.

Assistance in safe return home.

Legal advice on protecting victims’ rights.

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Legal support in the process of prosecuting crimes and judicial proceedings.

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Monitoring the rehabilitation of victims.

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Hotline - accepts appeals from relatives, partners and from victims themselves.

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Provision of temporary accommodation, food, medical and psychological assistance in the host country.

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An important part of our work is working trips, during which lawyers help to rescue victims of trafficking in persons and start the processes of legal prosecution of criminals. From time to time, our lawyers visit partner organizations, where they help to rescue victims of trafficking in human beings and start the processes of legal prosecution of criminals.
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In May, we received information that a citizen of Uzbekistan had been forcibly held in a bakery in the city of Nursultan for 14 months. His documents were seized.
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Unfortunately, the crimes are not committed somewhere in a terrible place. It often occurs next to us - behind the fence of a neighboring construction site, in a store near the house or apartment nearby.
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We are happy whenever we manage to prevent enslavement. Today we will tell you the story of a brave and quick-witted girl.
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