Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (BC/TIP) Program QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT Quarter 3, Year 4 (April – June 2018)
Cooperative Agreement No. AID-388-A-14-00003
Prepared for: Prepared by: Habiba Akter Winrock International Agreement Officer’s Representative 2101 Riverfront Drive United States Agency for International Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 Development /Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
DISCLAIMER The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.
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Table of Contents
Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations ...... 3 BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ...... 5 A POLITICAL CONTEXT AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT ...... 6 B PROGRAM OUTCOMES ...... 7 C SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES ...... 11 D INDICATOR DATA ...... 45 E GOAL AND OBJECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ...... 51 F CHALLENGES ...... 58 G EXPENDITURE ...... 59 H PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR Q4, Y4 ...... 60 I SUB AWARDS ISSUED ...... 61 J SUB AWARD PERFORMANCE REPORT ...... 61 K PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ...... 61
Cover Photo: “ABONG KALO MANUSH”- a street drama on TIP and Safe Migration, produced by Agrogoti Sangstha under the BC/TIP program, is performing at the school premises of Kalaroa Satkhira.
Photo Credit: Agrogoti Sangstha
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Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations
ACT Actions for Combatting Trafficking in Persons AIG Assistant Inspector General ATSEC Action against Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children BAIRA Bangladesh Association of International Recruitment Agencies BC/TIP Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons BDT Bangladesh Taka BITA Bangladesh Institute of Theatre Arts BMET Bureau of Manpower, Education and Training BNP Bangladesh National Party BRAC Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee BSEHR Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights CBO Community-Based Organization CLA Collaborating, Learning and Adapting COP Chief of Party CSO Civil Society Organization CTC Counter-Trafficking Committee CVE Counter Violent Extremism DAM Dhaka Ahsania Mission DEMO District Education and Manpower Office DFID Department for International Development DI Democracy International DIG Deputy Inspector General GOB Government of Bangladesh GO-NGO Governmental/Non-Governmental IEC Information, Education, and Communication IGP Inspector General of Police INGO International Non-Governmental Organization IOM International Organization for Migration IR Intermediate Result JATI Judicial Administration Training Institute JMB Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen KAP Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MEL Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
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MERL Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning MoEWOE Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment MOWCA Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
MOHA Ministry of Home Affairs MoLJPA Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs MSI Management Systems International
MSW Ministry of Social Welfare MOU Memorandum of Understanding MYS Ministry of Youth and Sport
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
NLASO National Legal Aid Services Organization NPA National Plan of Action
OEMA Overseas Employment and Migration Act
OKUP Obivashi Karmi Unnayan Program PROYAS Proyas Manobik Unnayan Society
PSA Public Service Announcement
PSHTA Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act of 2012 Q3 Quarter Three
SDC Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
SDG Sustainable Development Goals SMC School Management Committee
TIE Theater in Education
TIP Trafficking-in-Persons TOT Training of Trainers
TTC Technical Training Center UNO Upazila Nirbahi Officer UP Union Parishad USAID United States Agency for International Development VAW Violence Against Women VGF Vulnerable Group Feeding VTF Vigilance Task Force Y4 Year Four YPSA Young Power in Social Action
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BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Trafficking-in-persons (TIP) is the fastest growing criminal activity worldwide and takes several forms: including exploitation of men, women and children into bonded or abusive labor or the commercial sex trade. TIP is one of the largest sources of illegal income globally1 and violates basic human rights, damages lives, feeds corruption, exerts an economic toll on governments and citizens, and harms society at all levels.
Built on the foundation laid by the Actions for Combating Trafficking-in-Persons program (ACT, 2008- 2014), the six-year Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (BC/TIP) program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Winrock International, aims to reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in Bangladesh through strengthened capacity of communities to identify and prevent TIP; improved access of trafficking victims to assistance; increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat TIP.
BC/TIP addresses trafficking in 20 trafficking-prone districts through robust interventions in all four of USAID’s areas of emphasis: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership. It connects local and national government representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), citizens and community leaders to prevent TIP, protect survivors, prosecute the crimes of perpetrators, and engage at all levels of society as change agents in curbing the crime. BC/TIP’s partners are Bangladeshi NGOs with complementary skills and presence in the BC/TIP target areas, which ensures relevance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. BC/TIP works collaboratively to reduce the prevalence of TIP in Bangladesh by:
• Strengthening the capacity of communities to identify trafficking victims and take action; • Improving trafficking victims’ access to assistance; • Increasing the responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and • Facilitating effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat trafficking.
In March 2018, components on child marriage and knowledge and learning were added to BC/TIP’s scope of work and the project end date was extended by 13 months to November 30, 2020 under a project modification. BC/TIP will address the issue of child marriage in parallel with TIP interventions through prevention and protection activities, aiming to fill gaps in knowledge for child marriage. BC/TIP will also work with stakeholders to understand and identify drivers of violent extremism and introduce counter violent extremism (CVE) prevention and mitigation activities, via existing prevention mechanisms, within the targeted communities.
The purpose of this report is to outline the project achievements and activities undertaken during Quarter Three (Q3) of Year Four (Y4) of the program (April – June 2018). The report includes discussion of the current political situation in Bangladesh and the challenges faced.
1 UNODC, https://www.unodc.org/wdr2017/field/Booklet_5_NEXUS.pdf
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A: POLITICAL CONTEXT AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
Throughout Q3, Y4 the first signs of political volatility that could possibly characterize upcoming quarters, as the Bangladesh general elections are scheduled, began to show:
Students protested throughout Q3 against the government Civil-Service Quota System, calling for reforms to be made to the system, most vocal of which was the demand for the removal of the 30% quota for children and grandchildren of ‘1971 freedom fighters’. Peaceful protests were met by violent opposition from the ruling party Awami-League affiliated Chhatra League, its student wing, drawing condemnation from the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Small demonstrations encouraged by the political opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), were staged in protest to the continued imprisonment, and refusal to grant bail, of the BNP leader Khaleda Zia, who has remained imprisoned since a guilty verdict was handed down against her in a graft case in February 2018.
The government commenced an anti-narcotic drive against those purported to be involved in drug crime in May 2018. Between May and June, 21,883 alleged drug dealers and addicts were arrested. The heavy- handed security response by the Rapid Action Battalion and Police has resulted in more than 180 deaths, with claims from some quarters that these were politically motivated extrajudicial killings. This has drawn international attention and criticism.
In June 2018, Shahjahan Bachchu, a 55-year-old secular blogger and publisher was shot dead, the act being claimed to be the responsibility of the neo-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB), one of the two main militant groups active in Bangladesh. His murder sparked concern about the possible return to violence against secular writers and bloggers that characterized 2015 and 2016.
Prior to the nationwide Bangladesh general election scheduled to be held in December 2018/January 2019, there will be City Corporation elections in five BC/TIP Districts: Barishal, Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. Political violence in the leadup to these elections should be factored into BC/TIP activity planning and risk analysis.
During Q3, the government amended the English spelling of five districts to move their spelling in line with the Bangla alphabet sound. The following districts have changed and will be referred to throughout this report and subsequent reports by their new spelling: Chittagong became Chattogram; Jessore became Jashore; Comilla became Cumilla; Barisal became Barishal; and Bogra became Bougra.
The beginning of the monsoon season, which commenced during Q3, has had limited impact on BC/TIP activities. The project will continue to monitor both political and weather events and implement measures to ensure minimal disruption to BC/TIP activities during the subsequent Q4 reporting period.
As prescribed by the US State Department’s Trafficking-in-Persons Report 2018, Bangladesh remains on the 'Tier-II Watch List'. Though the government of Bangladesh has made significant efforts to prevent human trafficking, the government has not been able to meet the US State Department’s required minimum standard to lift it off the ‘Watch List’.
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B: PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The following outcomes were achieved in Q3 under each intermediate result (IR):
IR 1: PREVENTION: Strengthened capacity of communities to identify and prevent TIP
In Q3 of Y4, BC/TIP implementing partners made significant progress in community mobilization for TIP prevention and linking at-risk persons to service providers through follow-up, coaching, mentoring and monitoring of trained Peer Leaders. BC/TIP guided Peer Leaders to map service providers and refer at- risk persons to the government’s safety net programs. Through extensive monitoring visits and random sample audits, BC/TIP assessed the accuracy in the selection and the referral for services of those at risk. Prevention partners also focused on facilitating Peer Leaders’ interaction and access to service providers to strengthen the effectiveness of referral systems.
BC/TIP Prevention partners Bangladesh Institute of Theatre Arts (BITA), PROYAS Manobik Unnayan Society (PROYAS) and Agrogoti Sangstha conducted advocacy consultations in six districts and sub- districts, or upazila level: Rupsha upazila of Khulna District, Nalta, Kaligonj and Sadar upazila of Satkhira District, Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur, and Sadar upazila of Cumilla district. A total of 98 (F-28, M-70) participants attended including representation from the District Education and Manpower Office (DEMO), the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s Technical Training Center (TTC), the Department of Women Affairs, the Department of Youth Development and Social Welfare Office, as well as members of the Counter-Trafficking Committee (CTC), and Peer Leaders.
Through the Peer Leaders’ activities, 226 at-risk people (F-77, M-149) were identified and referred to Government of Bangladesh (GOB) safety net programs, training, and livelihood support services, 79% of whom were referred by Peer Leaders. Through partnership with new community radio and local awareness campaigns, BC/TIP and its sub-grantees, Peer Leaders, and ANIRBAN Survivor’s Voice groups reached more than 13,236 (F-6,799, M-6,436) new individuals with anti-trafficking and safe migration information. In addition, 1,034 Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials were distributed to stakeholders at national events, trainings, and workshops. Through partnership with a2i, BC/TIP published a comic book on a2i’s website2 that has been visited by more than 2,300 individuals to date.
CTC training sessions reached 79 (F-31, M-48) members across project districts. Two Union level CTCs (Pokkhali and Kurushkul Union level CTC of Cox’s Bazar) allocated a part of their budgets for TIP victim support and safe migration awareness through continued advocacy for BC/TIP and its partners. A total of 3,846 (F-531, M-3,315) potential and registered migrants received training, with follow-up support provided by Peer Leaders, NGOs, DEMO and TTCs.
IR 2: PROTECTION: Improved access of trafficking victims to assistance
The BC/TIP protection component aims to improve survivor services through a rights-based and survivor- centered approach where survivors’ best interests are prioritized. To ensure appropriate services for survivors, the BC/TIP protection component provides holistic assistance including shelter support, mental
2 http://konnect.edu.bd/public/comic/18/show?page=2
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 health support, life skills provision, legal services, and livelihood support. In the last quarter, BC/TIP also coordinated capacity development efforts for service providers by establishing a functional referral system; promoting survivor leadership; and facilitating community-based reintegration support.
During the Q3 reporting period, the BC/TIP protection component enrolled and supported 163 victims of trafficking, among them five were victims of internal trafficking. About 70% of those enrolled are victims of labor trafficking, and the highest number of identified victims were repatriated from India and Saudi Arabia.
BC/TIP protection partners also provided 92 trafficking survivors with various types of support including small business, vocational, livestock training, entrepreneurship training, and job placement. Additionally, the project provided psychosocial counselling to 99 survivors (F-52, M-47), and life skills trainings to 134 survivors (F-55, M-79) designed to enhance their self-confidence.
BC/TIP protection partners developed the capacity of 13 new ANIRBAN members through a training of trainers (ToT). These new ANIRBAN members are participating in regular ANIRBAN activities and supporting ANIRBAN school and community-level awareness sessions. They are also supporting survivor integration by referring victims to protection partners.
In Q3, BC/TIP protection partners linked 105 different survivors and one at-risk person to services using district directories from both non-government and government providers. These services included: health support, job placement, entrepreneurship training, Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) support, and small business assistance. The survivors who were able to secure jobs during the reporting period are earning 6000-12000 BDT per month.
During Q3, 134 survivors (F-55, M-79) received life skills development training. The training is designed to help survivors regain their confidence and help them manage their individual mental health needs.
IR 3: PROSECUTION: Increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims
During Q3, BC/TIP continued to build the capacity of criminal justice actors such as judges, police officers, prosecutors, legal aid panel lawyers, and legal aid officers through training and follow-up meetings with relevant actors. BC/TIP conducted three trainings: two trainings for First Responder-Police Officers in the Dhaka Range of the Bangladesh Police, and one training for District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers in the Sylhet Division. Preparation is underway for three additional trainings during the next quarter, including two trainings for police officers in Dhaka Range, and one for Public Prosecutors in Dhaka Division. Additionally, BC/TIP followed up on cases through meetings with the Assistant Inspector General (AIG-Training & Sport), the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Dhaka Range of the Bangladesh Police, the Director of Training for the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI), and the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO).
IR 4: PARTNERSHIP: Effective and coordinated partnership among stakeholders to combat trafficking
In Q3, BC/TIP held coordination meetings with several local and international organizations/programs
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 such as Action Contre La Faim, Management Systems International (MSI), Democracy International (DI), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Internews and others to discuss strategies on TIP, refugee response, CVE, and Child Marriage programs, and with INCIDIN to work on the National Plan of Action (NPA). Joint activities in Dhaka and other regional locations are planned for Q4 of 2018.
IR 5: CHILD MARRIAGE: Effective and coordinated partnership among stakeholders to combat trafficking
During Q3, BC/TIP reviewed child marriage awareness materials, and provided orientation to 11 BC/TIP partners on child marriage issues, the Child Marriage Restraint Act, and the correct explanation of its special provision Section 19, as well as how to address and implement child marriage prevention and protection activities in their ongoing TIP program. The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey implemented in Q3 included child marriage questions, and the analysis and report will be included in the Q4 report.
IR 6: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING: Increased use of learning activities to improve performance and achieve results
Starting in Q3, BC/TIP is expanding activities of the M&E unit to include a structured Knowledge Management and Learning (KML) component. The M&E team will use the KML component to reinforce the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) mechanisms used in work with partners and stakeholder groups to scale up learning among BC/TIP staff and partners and enhance the capacity of stakeholder groups for systematic change in community, local institution and government service delivery for combating trafficking, child marriage, and countering violent extremism.
To maintain and ensure high program quality and standards, and best support the decision-making process through systematic M&E data management, BC/TIP continuously emphasizes evidence-based program implementation and a strong monitoring process.
In Q3, BC/TIP selected consultant firm Knowledge Management Consultants (KMC) to carry out a needs assessment for male survivors and returnee migrants planned for Q4. BC/TIP also completed data entry and data analysis for the KAP baseline survey and updated its Microsoft Excel-based database of core performance indicators. To improve data management, the project selected a database development firm to build a new platform for the project. BC/TIP anticipates that the new system will become operational during Q4.
The table below shows progress on BC/TIP F-indicators in Q3, Y4.
Sl# Indicator Data LOP Till date Y4, Q3 achievement Remarks Disaggregation target achievement 1 # People in Gender, 6,000,000 T-3,511,979; T-13,836 (M-6,857; Together with targeted geographic M-1,836,767, F-6,979;) the community populations, locations, role F-1,675,212 community awareness- including (Awareness awareness raising by raising program, vulnerable Raising T- Peer Leaders, community populations, 133,999; Six ANIRBAN and radios such as law community BC/TIP Sub Radio Nalta,
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enforcement, Radio Grantees. Radio health care coverage Mohananda, providers, 3,330,000 Radio Padma, educators, people, Radio Borendro, and others, website Radio Naf and exposed to a coverage Radio USG-funded 47,980 Shagorgiri mass media people till Y2 reached campaign Q4) 3,511,979 that provides people. information about TIP Geographic (1.5.3-14) Locations: The indicator’s activities reached 20 program districts plus 1 non-program district - Bogura 2 # Survivors Gender, 2,500 T-1,504, M- T-163 (M-94, F-69) Geographic of TIP geographic 886, F-618 Locations: receiving locations, role These 163 services with survivors came USG from 24 assistance districts. (1.5.3-18) 3 # Host Gender, 1,250 T-837, M- T-82 (M-75, F-7); Two police nation geographic 667, F-170 Police: T-50 (m-50, cadres trained criminal locations, role Police: T- F-0); Lawyer: T-32 from Dhaka and justice (M-25, F-7) one panel 243, M-226, personnel lawyers group who F-17; from Sylhet. received Prosecutor: USG-funded T-143, M- Geographic anti-TIP 115, F-28; locations: 13 training Lawyer T- districts during the 250, M-190, life of a F-60, project (1.5.3-17) Judges- T- 201, M-136, F-65
4 # Anti-TIP N/A 5 4 0 Reported Q1. policies, laws or international agreements strengthened with USG assistance (1.5.3-16)
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5 Total $ value N/A $1,120,000 $578,364 0 To be reported of in-kind Q4. and financial contributions leveraged from private sector for TIP prevention and protection activities
C: SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
The key achievements of BC/TIP’s Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Partnerships during Q3 were:
BC/TIP Achievements Component Prevention • 27 new Peer Leaders (F-11, M-16) received basic training from prevention partners BITA, and PROYAS; • TIP public awareness activities organized by BC/TIP partners, Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN, reached 13,836 (F-6,979, M-6,857) individuals; • 226 at-risk people (F-77, M-149) were identified and referred to GOB safety net programs, trainings and livelihood support services. 79% of them were referred by Peer Leaders; • 3,846 potential and registered migrants (F-531, M-3,315) were trained on safe migration and TIP through TTCs and partners; • 79 CTC members (F-31, M-48) were trained on their roles and responsibilities; • 1,034 IEC materials were distributed at national campaign events, trainings, workshops, and among stakeholders
Protection • 163 victims of trafficking (F: 69, M: 94) received support • 134 survivors (Female: 55, Male: 79) participated in Life Skills Training • 92 (Female: 78, Male: 14) survivors received livelihoods support, including vocational training, entrepreneurship training, business support, and job placement • 95 survivors (Female: 33, Male: 62) received shelter home-based support • 18 survivors (Female: 16, Male: 2) received entrepreneurship training • 48 survivors (Female: 44, Male: 4) received health support • 4 Survivors (Female: 3, Male: 1) received job placement support • 99 Survivors (Female: 52, Male: 47) received counselling support • 20 cases filed under the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act (PSHTA) 2012 (8 cases) and BMET Arbitration process (12 cases)
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Prosecution • 50 (M) Police Officers at Inspector and Sub-Inspector levels from different districts under Dhaka division were trained on TIP and protection of victims’ rights; • 32 (M-25, F-7) District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers under Sylhet division oriented on TIP and protection of victims’ rights; • BC/TIP provided legal support to 20 cases- 12 cases for the arbitration process in BMET and eight cases proceeding under PSHTA, 2012. • Training participant’s list finalized in Dhaka Range Police (Division) for two additional police trainings and will be held next quarter; • Ongoing revisions and modifications to the existing BC/TIP module, for the incorporation in JATI’s regular curriculum jointly with JATI; • Training participants nominated from solicitor office for Prosecutor training in Dhaka Division
Partnership • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the SATABDHI Fashion Design (a private TTC); • Commenced the drafting of the NPA 2018-2022
IR 1: PREVENTION: Strengthen Capacity of Communities
BC/TIP prevention activities focus on increasing the capacity of targeted communities to identify and prevent TIP and take relevant actions. BC/TIP equips students, migrants, and local leaders with tools, support, and knowledge to inform and mobilize citizens to identify TIP incidents/traffickers, promote safe migration, connect survivors to services, and address root causes of TIP. BC/TIP also provides training to potential migrants on safe/smart migration, activates CTCs and supports their activities, and improves the capacity of government agencies to actively work for the prevention of human trafficking.
Sub-IR 1.1 Increased Capacity of Communities to Identify and Prevent Trafficking
Sub-IR 1.1 ACTIVITY A – Peer Leaders Program
Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN Survivors’ Voice Group Leaders trained by Winrock are important drivers in BC/TIP’s community-based interventions. Through community actions, Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members help identify vulnerable individuals and instances of TIP. This enables communities to report potential trafficking cases and refer victims and other vulnerable groups for services.
Sub-IR 1.1 Task A.1 Training of Peer Leader and Survivors’ Voice ANIRBAN
In Q3, BC/TIP prevention partners continued regular follow-up and mentoring of Peer Leaders to improve their presentation, facilitation, advocacy, and mobilization skills. Partners and Peer Leaders’ activities were focused on CTC activation and referral services for at-risk people through use of
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 referral directories developed by BC/TIP protection partners.
BC/TIP, through its partners BITA and PROYAS, provided basic training for 27 newly recruited Peer Leaders in two different districts, Chattagram and Chapainawabganj, on 9 and 10 April. During these trainings, Peer Leaders learned about trafficking and safe migration and their roles and responsibilities as Peer Leaders. (see the table below). Peer Leaders are sharing their draft workplan
Training of New Peer Leaders Partners Area Date Peer Leader Participants Female Male Total BITA Chattogram 9 April 8 15 23 PROYAS Chapainawabganj 10 April 3 1 4 Total 11 16 27
BC/TIP, through its partner PROYAS, conducted a refresher training for 13 (F-3, M-10) Peer Leaders. During the training, Peer Leaders participated in discussions on many issues related to their TIP and safe migration awareness activities. They participated in group work, exchanging ideas, and discussed challenges and lessons learned. During this training, Peer Leaders also participated in a mock community session and practiced how to conduct a community awareness session using best practices.
Following BC/TIP’s capacity development plan for Peer Leaders, Agrogoti Sangstha, PROYAS and RDRS Bangladesh conducted nine follow-up meetings with 210 Peer Leaders (F-83, M-127) in Satkhira, Khulna, Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Jaipurhat, Kurigram, and Lalmonirhat districts. The key outcome from the Peer Leaders training and follow-up activities was the identification and referral of 226 (F-77, M-149) at-risk people to service providers. (See the graphs below)
The following graphs and table summarize activities implemented by BC/TIP partners and its Peer Leaders during Q3.
People At-Risk of TIP Type of Service Providers for People At- Identified & Referred Risk Referrals
OTHERS 20 226 SAFE MIGRATION INFORMATION 101 149 77 LIVELIHOOD/SAFETY NET SUPPORT 46 VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL TRAINING 37 Male Female Total DOCUMENT/VISA VERIFICATION 22
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At-Risk Referrals by Region People At-Risk Referrals Cumilla by Provider 2% Lalmonirhat 13% Norail 3% CTC Satkhira 12% 27% Chapainaw abganj 4% Peer Partner Leader Staff 79% 9% Kurigram 8% Dinajpur 24%
Khulna Jashore 16% 3%
Sub-IR 1.1 Task A.2 District-Level Advocacy Consultations by Peer Leader and Survivors’ Voice ANIRBAN
During Q3, six district and sub-district level advocacy consultations were conducted by BC/TIP partners BITA, PROYAS and Agrogoti Sangstha in Rupsha upazila of Khulna District, Nalta, Kaligonj and Sadar upazila of Satkhira District, Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur District, and Sadar upazila of Cumilla District. A total of 98 (F-28, M-70) participants attended including representation from the DEMO, the TTC, the Department of Women Affairs, the Department of Youth Development and Social Service providers and Peer Leaders are discussing how to enhance services for at-Risk people and TIP victims Welfare office, as well as members of the CTC and Peer Leaders. The main objective of these consultations was to ensure access to services for the at-risk people and survivors of trafficking.
Participants by District
Partner Area Date # of Participants Events Male Female Total BITA Sadar upazila of Cumilla 24 May 2018 1 28 8 36 PROYAS Hakimpur upazila of 22 April 2018 1 7 3 10 Dinajpur Agrogoti Rupsha upazila of Khulna, 21 April 2018 4 35 17 52 Sangstha and Nalta, Kaligonj and 6 May 2018 Sadar upazila of Satkhira 9 May 2018 12 May 2018 Total 6 70 28 98
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Divisional Consultation of Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN Survivors’ Voice:
On 26 June 2018, The BC/TIP program conducted the divisional consultation of Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members at the Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre in Chattogram. Selected Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members from BC/TIP partners BITA and YPSA, who are working in Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram and Cumilla, attended this event. A total of 54 participants (F-11, M-43) attended the consultation. Among the attendees, there were 22 Peer Leaders (F-5, M-17), 11 ANIRBAN members (F-3, M-8), and 7 department Participants identifying key challenges & mitigation strategies representatives for government service providers at the District and Divisional level (Assistant Directors of Divisional and District Employment and Manpower Office; Deputy Director of District Social Services Office; and Principal of TTCs). The objectives of the consultation were to create a collaborative platform of Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members at the divisional level to share each other’s experience on the implementation process, to identify the best way to mitigate challenges to prevent TIP, and to identify gaps and possible solutions with duty bearers and service providers to create an enabling environment that ensures the best services for at-risk groups and victims of trafficking.
The key challenges and possible mitigation strategies identified by the participants and service providers at the Consultation:
Key challenges Possible way to mitigate • Unwillingness of some CTCs • As a member of District CTC, Md. Jahirul Alam Majumdar, and CTC members to work on Assistant Director of DEMO, Chattogram responded to this TIP and safe migration issues challenge and asked for the specific issues related to and cooperate with Peer inactiveness of particular CTCs, so that he can take initiative Leaders and ANIRBAN through the District Commissioner’s office and/or District CTC. He also noted that the District CTC is conducting their meeting quarterly instead of monthly due to a lack of such incidents/initiatives to discuss. • Lack of available support for • Mohammad Shahidul Islam and Mizanur Rahman, Deputy TIP victims and at-risk Director of District Social Services Offices, Chittagong and individuals under the Cumilla respectively, responded to this issue and said that government’s safety-net ‘yes there are no such specific criteria for the victims of TIP program conducted by the and at-risk groups. However, we will definitely consider if you Department of Social Services refer any such cases to us formally.’ • Cost and lack of flexible criteria • Ms. Nibedita Das, Vice Principal, BKTTC, Chattogram for victims of TIP and at-risk responded to this issue and promised that if the project was individuals to attending skills to refer any such victim or at-risk person she would consider trainings (i.e. flexible minimum and find-out which technical skill could be appropriate for the educational level, waiver of particular student. She also mentioned that for technical
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tuition fees, etc.) skills, a basic education is mandatory otherwise students won’t be able to learn. • Allies of informal agents • Md. Jahirul Alam Majumdar, Assistant Director of DEMO, (Dalals) and local political Chattogram responded that if any of us know and/or identify influential persons any such Dalal then let him know so that DEMO can act • Insecurity due to threats and according to the magistracy power under the OMEA Act pressure by the Dalals 2013.
Sub-IR 1.1 ACTIVITY B – Issue-Based Public Mobilization Campaigns on Root Causes of TIP Addressing the root causes of TIP can reduce the “push” factors in society, while well-mobilized citizens can create community pressure for accountability of state institutions to reduce the prevalence of TIP. BC/TIP deploys various approaches in addressing the push factors for TIP.
Sub-IR 1.1 Task B.1 Behavior Change Campaign During Q3, TIP public awareness activities were organized by BC/TIP partners, Peer Leaders, and ANIRBAN, reaching more than 13,236 (F-6,799, M- 6,436) individuals through 416 events. Partners reported that at the community level, the Union members directly organized some of the activities jointly with the Peer Leaders. A community session conducted by a Peer Leader BC/TIP conducted 333 community awareness sessions through its partners Agrogoti Shongstha, BITA, Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM), PROYAS, RDRS, Rights Jessore, Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), Sachetan and their Peer Leaders. A total of 6,691 (F-4,269, M-2,422) community members attended these sessions. BC/TIP partner PROYAS also conducted four video campaigns attracting 346 participants (F- 131, M-215) across three districts within BC/TIP’s working area. The video campaign has proved to be a very popular tool for creating community awareness, especially with those who cannot read or write. Because of the video session, people can easily understand how human trafficking happens, how the traffickers pray on people by selling them dreams, and what the consequences of trafficking are for the victims.
BC/TIP partners PROYAS, Rights Jessore, RDRS, Sachetan, and YPSA also conducted 20 school sessions and reached 1,529 students (F-789, M-740). The sessions were aimed at increasing the knowledge about what human trafficking is and the safe migration process. The target group was school/madrasa/college students, who can further inform their families, relatives and neighbors. Another objective of these programs is to develop the concept of volunteerism among the students, identify potential Peer Leaders, and sensitize A street performance teaching TIP and Safe teachers. Migration
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BC/TIP’s partner Agrogoti Shongstha organized seven street drama performances in seven unions of Kaliganj, Kalaroa and Satkhira upazila of Satkhira. A total of 2,484 (F-665, M-1,819) local community people enjoyed the performances and learned about safe migration and human trafficking. BC/TIP’s partner BITA conducted three Theater in Education (TIE) performances in two schools,Chanhora High School and Dourdanga High School, in Patiya, Chattogram. A total of 193 (F-95, M-98) students, teachers, School A Gomvira is performing on TIP and Safe Migration Management Committee (SMC) members and local community members enjoyed these performances. BC/TIP’s partner PROYAS organized two Gomvira (folk drama) songs respectively at Matikata high school and Basudepur high school of Godagari upazila, Rajshahi. The objective of the program was to use entertainment to create mass awareness among communities about the dangers of human trafficking, and what to do when a person decides to work overseas. Nearly 1,250 community members (F-700, M- 550) enjoyed the performances.
Key BCC Activities at a Glance
Activities # of Events Total Male Female TFD-Folk Song/ Street Drama 7 2,484 1,819 665 Theatre in Education Show at School Level 3 193 98 95 Gomvira 2 1,250 550 700 Video Show 4 346 215 131 School campaign 20 1,529 740 789 Community meeting 333 6,691 2,422 4,269 Grand Total 416 12,493 5,844 6,649
Many students and their parents are simply not aware about the human trafficking issue. TIE is a very effective, colorful and popular cultural tool and aids the learning process through interactive theater. Performing in TIE is also very challenging because only two performers work in front of students using different tools such as puppets, acting, role play, drawing, and disseminating messages on counter trafficking and safe migration. This TIE show should be organized in every school of Patiya for their students. I hope the local school authorities will extend their support to BITA. Md. Shamsuddin Head Teacher, Sarodhacharan High School, Patiya
International Day of Observance:
BC/TIP attended the day of observance for National Legal Aid, organized by the Government of Bangladesh and coordinated by NLASO at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Dhaka. Mr. Anisul Haque, Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs inaugurated the day and attended as a chief guest at
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 the discussion event. Mr. Abu Saleh Sk. Md. Zahirul Haque, Sr. Secretary, Law and Justice Division and Md. Zafrul Hasan, Director (Senior District Judge), NLASO, also attended the discussion session. Approximately 600 (M-420, F-180) participants attended the event. A ‘Legal Aid Fair’ also took place at the same premise in celebration of the day, together with the justice sector representatives.
BC/TIP Communication Materials:
Through partnership with a2i, BC/TIP published a comic book on a2i’s website which has more than 2,300 views to date3. Additionally, during the reporting period, BC/TIP developed new communication materials and continued to distribute previously developed communication materials as per the table below:
IEC materials produced and distributed in this quarter (April-June 2018)
Sl. IEC Materials name Balance/Forwarded Produced Distributed 1. Fact Sheet 333 0 118 2. BCTIP Folder 58 0 58 3. Note book 560 0 165 4. Pen 527 0 215 5. Hand band/Wrist band 345 0 118 6. Flyer (Bangla) 1260 0 120 7. Booklet (Bangla) 6776 0 120 8. News Letter - 4th Issue 525 0 120 9. Newsletter (WI-HQ) 450 0 30 10. Booklet (English) 761 0 30 11. Table Topper (Pyramid) 741 0 15 12. Flyer (Hammer) 567 0 30 13. Leaflet (Plane) 362 0 30 14. Leaflet (Hand) 200 0 30 15. Flashcards 431 0 5 16. Comic Book 1155 0 30 17. NPA Book 19 0 5 18. NPA Report 3882 0 30 Total Distributed Materials: 1,034
Media Campaign through Community/FM Radio:
BC/TIP’s partners, in collaboration with six community radio stations, are regularly broadcasting talk shows, PSAs, cultural and magazine programs. These radio stations have nearly 3,330,000 listeners among their coverage areas.
On June 28, 2018, Mazbahun Nahar, Senior Program Manager for RDRS Bangladesh, and Boshir Ahmed, the Station Manager of Radio Chilmari, signed an MOU for stronger collaboration on TIP and safe migration messaging among the people of the Rangpur-Dinajpur region.
3 http://konnect.edu.bd/public/comic/18/show?page=2
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Radio Chilmari covers five sub-districts of Kurigram district, two sub-districts of Rangpur district and one sub-district of Gaibandha district with an estimated number of 5,000 listeners. Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members will work together with listeners groups in a special infotainment program format to strengthen the capacity of the communities to prevent TIP and promote safe migration.
The following table summarizes the community radio stations’ coverage and # of events in this quarter: Signed copy of MoU is exchanging within the representatives of RDRS Bangladesh and Community Radio Chilmari 99.2fm Sl. Name of Community Coverage # of PSA # of Magazine /talk Radio show/Drama 1. Radio Mahanada 99.2 42 Union, 5 Upazila in 182 12 Chapainawabgonj District 2. Radio Naf 99.2 5 Union, Teknaf Upazila in Cox’s 0 0 Bazar District 3. Radio Nalta 99.2 74 Union, 7 Upazila in Satkhira District 4. Radio Sagargiri 99.2 13 Union, 3 Upazila in 60 9 Chittagong District 5. Radio Padma 99.2 53 Union, 9 Upazila in Rajshahi 182 0 District 6. Radio Borendro 45 Union, 6 Upazila in Naogaon 182 0 District Total 6 Communality Radio 606 21
Sub-IR 1.1 Task B.3. Analysis of trafficking in the media During the Q3 reporting period, BC/TIP submitted eight newspaper articles to Liberty Asia on TIP. Liberty Asia has monitoring tools that analyzes the information provided on TIP cases and identifies the traffickers. The research team of Liberty Asia regularly identifies and creates new profiles of traffickers, based on the information provided by BC/TIP, that they then share with us. Liberty Asia are yet to share this with us for Q3.
Sub-IR 1.1 Task B.4. BC/TIP newsletter During Q3, the project produced its ninth issue of the BC/TIP e-newsletter. The newsletter included major achievements under the Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership components. Electronic copies have been disseminated to approximately 1000 beneficiaries and stakeholders, including NGOs, INGOs, academics and media.
Sub-IR 1.1 ACTIVITY C – Orientation for migrant workers
Due to lack of a supportive response from the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), the module to train DEMOs, the BMET, and TTCs, was not adopted. However, as an alternative initiative
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 for Sub-IR 1.2 Task B.1, BC/TIP is continuously working with the private TTCs.
During Q3, BC/TIP signed an MoU with SATABDHI Fashion Design (a private TTC) supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the UK Department for International Development (DfID) through the Sudokkho program. A ToT session, for the instructors of SATABDHI, has been scheduled for the first month of Q4.
Sub-IR 1.1 Task C.1 Pre-decision and pre-departure training for potential migrants
During Q3, a total of 3,846 (F-531, M-3,315) potential migrants received awareness training on TIP and safe migration through BC/TIP partners, Peer Leaders, ANIRBAN and TTCs (see the table below). Most of the participants were selected with the support of Union Parishad (UP) members, as they know which members of their community are in the process of migrating and which ones are considering the option of going abroad. Through the training, the participants learned how to conduct a Principal of Jessore TTC addressing the participants on profit-loss analysis, what the risk factors they need potential migrants’ training to consider are, and the steps to the legal migration process. They also watched a video documentary on the issues and debated the information received during a feedback session. Many participants, after hearing all the information, stated that they will no longer consider migration without the required legal documentation.
Potential Migrants Training on TIP and safe migration issues
Partner District # of Male Female Total Events Agrogoti Sangstha Khulna, Satkhira 6 98 30 128 PROYAS Rajshahi, 5 69 29 98 Chapainawabganj, Dinajpur Rights Jessore Jashore, Narail 2 94 20 114 Rights Jessore with the Jashore, Narail, Magura 15 1041 40 1081 partnership of Government TTC Agrogoti with the partnership of Satkhira, Khulna 8 418 0 418 Government TTC Montage Gazipur, Dhaka - 287 5 292 Ayat Gagipur, Dhaka - 72 28 100 SAIC Dhaka, Bogura, Dinajpur, - 975 300 1275 Jamalpur, Grand Total 3,315 531 3,846
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Sub-IR 1.2 Increased capacities of Local Institutions to Prevent Trafficking Incidents
Sub-IR 1.2 Task A.1 Promote active Union, Upazila, and District CTCs
During Q3, a total of 79 CTC members (F-31, M-48) received training and orientation on CTC’s roles and responsibilities through BC/TIP and its partners BITA and PROYAS. Through continued advocacy and support to the CTCs during this quarter, the Pokkhali and Kurushkul Union level CTC of Cox’s Bazar allocated budget for the support to TIP victims Training on CTC’s roles and responsibilities at Matikata Union Parishad, Rajshahi and Safe Migration awareness.
“Human trafficking is undoubtedly a hated and uncivilized act. CTCs must actively play a key role in preventing human trafficking. As a member of a CTC, I think it’s our moral and social duty to raise mass awareness to prevent human trafficking and promote safe migration. We, being CTCs, community members, and NGOs, should work together to eradicate human trafficking and to support the victims of trafficking.” Mahbub Alam CTC Member, and Lecturer of Kalikapur Abdul Matin Khasru Degree College, Cumilla
Number of CTC members trained
Partner # of Events Male Female Total BITA 1 11 4 15 PROYAS 3 37 27 64 Grand Total 4 48 31 79
Sub-IR 1.2 ACTIVITY B - Train District Education and Manpower Offices (DEMOs), Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), and Technical Training Centers (TTCs)
Sub-IR 1.2 Task B.2 Training of Trainers for DEMO and TTC and Ongoing Support During Q3, BC/TIP planned to conduct a division-level ToT for DEMO and TTC instructors at Chattogram, to deliver safe migration training for potential migrants, build their understanding of relevant laws and rights, interface with citizens, and practice transparency and accountability; but due to a series of exams in TTCs and other priorities of DEMO Chattogram, this ToT was moved to Q4, Y4.
Sub-IR 1.2 ACTIVITY C - Technical Assistance for Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare & Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) to Implement the NPA 2015- 2017 Activities Following the National Conference on the “National Plan of Action for Combatting Human Trafficking 2015-2017: Achievements and Way Forward”, and submitting the conference report, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) requested BC/TIP to draft the next NPA 2018-2022. In Q3 of Y4, BC/TIP followed- up with the MoHA and organized an information sharing meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
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Sub-IR 1.2 Task C.1 Facilitate Coordination and Regular Interactions among CTCs, DEMO and Migrant Welfare Desk
During Q3, partners of BC/TIP regularly organized follow-up CTC meetings. These meetings ranged from the organization of activities and interventions to the activation of CTCs. In this reporting period a total of 47 follow-up meetings were conducted with a total of 1,089 CTC members (F-208, M-881) attending. (See the table below)
Number of CTC Activation/ Follow-up meetings Partner Districts # of Meeting Male Female Total Agrogoti Sangstha Satkhira, Khulna 5 119 24 143 BITA Cumilla, Chattogram 6 135 32 167 PROYAS Dinajpur, Chapainawabganj 2 35 8 43 Sachetan Naogaon 2 38 8 46 Rights Jessore Jashore 1 5 19 24 RDRS Jaipurhat, Dinajpur, 32 549 117 666 Kurigram, Lalmonirhat Total 47 881 208 1,089
Sub-IR 1.2 Task C.3 Technical assistance to Vigilance Task Force (VTF)
During Q3, VTF of MoEWOE conducted two meetings. BC/TIP attended one meeting, which was chaired by Mr. Shahnewaj Chowdhury, the Joint Secretary of the Monitoring and Enforcement Wing. Twelve representatives from different departments of ministries, travel tours, recruiting associations and INGOs attended this meeting. The Joint Secretary requested the participating agencies to submit any information they might have about fraudulent practices committed by the recruiting agencies.
Sub-IR 1.2 ACTIVITY D - Improved practices for recruiting agencies BC/TIP has been continuing to follow up with the Bangladesh Association of International Recruitment Agencies (BAIRA), and through its partner Ovibashi Karmi Unnyan Program (OKUP) a series of consultation workshops has been planned to be conducted with BAIRA, BMET, Migrants Welfare Board. The objective of the consultation will identify the gaps of the process within the current recruitment practices and way of improvement.
During Q3, through BC/TIP partner OKUP, a consultation meeting on ‘Fair an Ethical Recruitment’ was conducted with returnee domestic workers, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Jordan. The objective
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Sub-IR 1.3 ACTIVITY - Integrate appropriate CVE messages and risk identification into existing safe migration and TIP training and activities.
As outlined in the Q3/Q4, Y4, workplan following the BC/TIP program modification in March 2018 under Sub-IR 6.2 Task A3, BC/TIP consulted with partners and INGO’s with CVE experience and programming knowledge to identify opportunities and risks to integrate awareness and prevention activities into the TIP program under Sub-IR 1.3 and Sub-IR 2.3. During Q3, BC/TIP has held several productive meetings with representatives from Democracy International and Management Systems International’s USAID funded ‘Obirodh’ program which has been informative on how to best develop BC/TIP CVE program activities. A team from Obirodh presented during the BC/TIP partnerships meeting held during Q3, initiating a lively and interesting discussion with BC/TIP partners. A report will be submitted for internal review at the beginning of Q4, for progressing CVE research and program activity design for the remainder of Y4.
IR 2: PROTECTION: Improved Access of Trafficking Victims to Assistance
The protection component of BC/TIP provides holistic assistance for survivors including community- based shelter and reintegration support, managing a functional referral system, and promoting survivor leadership. Within Bangladesh, the range of support measures available to victims include:
• Provision of shelter • Immediate health care assessment and treatment • Psychological assessment and counselling • Interpretation of procedures in the first language of the victim • Legal advice and support • Livelihood support
Sub-IR 2.1: Increased Consistency and Quality of Support Offered by TIP Survivor Service Providers
The BC/TIP protection component provides support to the survivors of trafficking following a survivor- centered approach, which enable survivors to re-establish dignified lives. BC/TIP is committed to ensure survivors of trafficking, both male and female, are provided a safe and supportive environment, a place of recovery where victims are supported to rebuild their confidence, develop skills, and take control over their own lives.
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Types of trafficking Survivors Enrolled in Apr-Jun 2018
13% 5% 10% Child with 40 2% 33 Mother 28 30 26 0% Domestic 24 Survitude 20 Debt 12 14 Bondage 7 9 9 Labour 10 0 0 1 70% Sex & Labour 0
Sex trafficking M F
During this reporting period, 163 survivors of trafficking (Female: 69, Male: 94) were supported through the BC/TIP program. Among the enrolled victims, five were the victims of internal trafficking rescued from Chattogram, Dhaka and Jashore.
During Q3, among the victims enrolled on the BC/TIP program by our sub-grantees, approximately 70% were victims of labor trafficking, 13% were the victims of both labor and sex trafficking, 10% were victims of sex trafficking and the remaining 2% were the victim of domestic servitude.
BC/TIP partners referred the greatest number of victims to project services during the quarter, though ANIRBAN members significantly contributed to victim referrals with more than 34% of the total.
Sub-IR 2.1 ACTIVITY A – Training on Winrock Survivor Standards and GOB Shelter Standards
During Q3, BC/TIP did not make any plans to organize this training but did follow-up with previous training participants. Most of the participants are now using their training knowledge in their daily activities, primarily the case management process and referral mechanism. Participants from the government reported benefits from the counseling skills they learned in their training.
Sub-IR 2.1 ACTIVITY B – Coordinated approach to quality survivor services
During this reporting period, BC/TIP sub-grantees provided support to the victims of trafficking following a coordinated approach. The various support provided such as shelter, health, counselling, life skill training, small business support, and legal support, helps them to develop their self-esteem and confidence so they can re-establish their position in their community and build a voice of their own. The goal of the protection support services is to protect victims of trafficking from re-victimization.
Shelter Home Based Support:
BC/TIP sub grantee Sachetan, YPSA, RDRS and DAM provided 102 survivors (Female: 38, Male: 64) shelter home-based support during the reporting period. The survivors received basic services and
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Counselling Support:
During the reporting period, 99 survivors (Female: 52, Male: 47) were provided counselling support by DAM, YPSA, Sachetan and RDRS. The aim of the counselling support is to regain their confidence and overcome trauma. To reintegrate survivors with family, three family-level counselling support sessions were provided by Sachetan in Rajshahi to family members of victims. Additionally, ANIRBAN provided peer counselling support to one survivor in Jashore.
Life Skill Training:
Life skill development training helps trafficking survivors to develop communication skills, overcome social or personal challenges and develop decision-making skills. During Q3, a total of 134 survivors (Female: 55, Male: 79) received life skills training from BC/TIP’s protection partners. At the end of the trainings, participants attended a session on future planning. In these sessions they prepared and developed their own livelihood plan. Life Skill Training Cox’s Bazar Livelihood Support:
BC/TIP protection partners continue their efforts to ensure survivors’ easy access to the different livelihood and service options. BC/TIP partners provide this support directly as well as through a referral system. Survivors’ needs, and individual circumstances are considered on a priority basis when providing any livelihood service.
I thought that my life had stopped forever after the incident that happened with me. But this training opened my eyes and showed me that I have potential and Moni Begum is selling groceries at her shop, in confidence and can redesign my life. Panchbibi, Joypurhat
Jharna Begum (29), Keraniganj, Dhaka
The following table offers a snap-shot of different support services provided by the BC/TIP sub- grantees during the Q3:
Types of Support SACHETAN DAM YPSA OKUP RJ BSEHR RDRS Female Male Total Identification/rescue 35 40 29 12 9 8 38 69 94 163 / repatriation (unduplicated)
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Legal support 11 0 0 1 0 8 0 7 13 20 Life skill training 26 19 39 16 0 34 55 79 134 Livelihood support 4 76 10 0 0 2 78 14 92 (Duplicated) (Job placement, small business, Entrepreneurship and vocational training)
Legal Support:
During the reporting period, BC/TIP partner organizations provided legal support for 20 cases, through case fillings before the Court and through the BMET arbitration process. Among the cases, 11 cases were filed by Sachetan to BMET to claim compensation, with two survivors receiving 160,000 BDT as compensation from recruitment agencies. Additionally, OKUP filed one case to BMET for compensation, and the Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights (BSEHR) filed eight legal cases during this reporting period.
Sub-IR 2.1 Task B.1- Survivors’ Voice ANIRBAN Engages in Assistance and Reintegration
During Q3, ANIRBAN engaged in facilitating school and community-based awareness sessions, peer and family-level counseling, and advocacy with governmental and non-governmental service providers. In this reporting quarter, 13 new ANIRBAN members engaged in activities in Rajshahi, Cox’s Bazar and Jashore. ANIRBAN Engagement in Survivor Services:
During Q3, ANIRBAN members from Rajshahi, Cox’s Bazar and Jashore referred 46 victims to survivor services. Of these victims, ANIRBAN Rajshahi referred six to a Sachetan shelter home. Throughout the quarter, ANIRBAN members were engaged in survivor services by providing family-level counseling services and community sensitization activities to create an enabling environment for victims of trafficking. ANIRBAN members were active in advocating with different governmental and non- governmental organizations to ensure different support needs are available for the survivors of trafficking.
ANIRBAN Activities as Training Facilitators:
ANIRBAN Survivor Voice Leader Reshma Khatun, provided facilitation support in the life skill development training sessions organized by RDRS in Lalmonirhat and by OKUP in Dhaka. These were the first life skill training sessions organized by RDRS and OKUP.
During Q3, many ANIRBAN members engaged in ANIRBAN Leader Yesmin Akter facilitating a life skill facilitating different training sessions for the first time. training session organized by YPSA in Cox’s Bazar In Cox’s Bazar, three ANIRBAN leaders Yesmin Akter, Md. Forkan and Bulbul Akter Sheuli facilitated sessions in life skill development training. They conducted three sessions on cause analysis, problem solving and decision making, and the concept of life skills.
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They also facilitated community and school-based sessions organized by YPSA. In Rajshahi, ANIRBAN Leaders Md. Amirul Islam, Md. Alauddin, Md. Anowarul Islam, and Shimul Sharker took part for the first time in facilitating community and school-level sessions. In Jessore, ANIRBAN leaders Rizia Begum and Monowara Khatun also facilitated their first community training sessions.
ANIRBAN Activities on Awareness Raising:
During the quarter, ANIRBAN leaders organized and facilitated a variety of different community and school- based training sessions on human trafficking and safe migration issues, helping to raise community awareness. ANIRBAN Jashore conducted four community-level sessions across Jashore where 203 community members (F-189, M- 14) participated. ANIRBAN Rajshahi conducted the community sessions in Rajshahi and Noagoan in which 87 (F-86, M-1) people took part. ANIRBAN Jashore also participated as a co-organizer of International Women ANIRBAN Leader Monowara Khatun and Misty Facilitating Community Session in Sarsa, Jashore Day 2018 with the collaboration of both the district administration and DAM.
Advocacy Activities of ANIRBAN:
ANIRBAN members representing various CTCs, participated in regular, monthly meetings. ANIRBAN members from Sarsa, Jashore visited UPs to advocate with the Chairman and Members for the enrollment of survivors in the Vulnerable Group Feeding program. In this quarter, 22 survivors were selected by UPs for the program.
ANIRBAN Cox’s Bazar, continued their effort to gain registration from the Department of Youth Development in Cox’s Bazar. The group submitted their final application with all the required documents. Two ANIRBAN leaders (one, a CTC member as well) successfully allocated a budget for CTC activities through advocacy in Khurushkul and Pokkhali union parishad under the Sadar upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
Sub-IR 2.1 Task B.2 Strengthened Mental Health Trauma Services
BC/TIP is working on strengthening mental health support for victims through offering capacity building services to social workers and counsellors, enhancing their knowledge and skills for addressing the psychological issues common for victims of human trafficking and to be able to offer psycho-social assistance to the victims. During the reporting period there were no scheduled training sessions on Basic or Trauma Counselling.
During Q3, BC/TIP followed up with participants of the previous Basic Counselling training and Trauma Counselling training. The government-run shelter home staff are using the skills to attend, respond and question when they are working with residents at their shelter home. Participants reported that attending these skill sessions helped them to build trust with the residents.
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In 2017 I received the training on Basic Counselling when I was a new ANIRBAN member in Cox’s Bazar. Now I am working as a Shelter Home Mother for YPSA. I take care of the survivors who live at the shelter home. The skills and knowledge I learnt from the Basic Counselling Training helped me a lot to better understand the psychological condition of trafficking victims. We mostly use the ‘life line method’ and ‘thought stop therapy’ when working with the survivors in the shelter home. Josna Akter, Shelter Home Mother YPSA, BC/TIP
Sub -IR 2.1 Activity C. Capacity Development of Community-Based Organizations for Sustainable Integration I thought that my life has stopped forever after the incidence was happened with me. But this training opened my inner eyes that I have potentialThe B C/TIPand confidence program believeto redesigns that my the life. people within a communityJharna and community Begum (29),-bas Keraniganj,ed organizations Dhaka have a
vital role in the reintegration of trafficking survivors in the community and society. The community-based organizations and community leaders can ensure the acceptance of survivors and reduce stigma and
discrimination against them.
CBO orientation in Cox’s Bazar BC/TIP protection partners RDRS, Sachetan and YPSA in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Chapainawabganj, Noagaon and Cox’s Bazar organized six capacity-building orientations for 92 representatives (F-12, M- 80) from CBOs, local clubs, women’s associations, and local civil society. Participants showed their commitment and willingness to identify and refer trafficking victims to the appropriate service-providing organizations. In Kurigram, at the end of the orientation, the participants formed a group consisting of five members who will be collecting information about victims and at-risk people of trafficking and will refer them to service providers.
Name of Location Female Male Total Outcome Organization RDRS Lalmonirhat and 07 26 33 Participants showed their Kurigram commitment to CTIP. YPSA Cox’s Bazar 4 23 27 Sachetan Noagoan and 1 31 32 Chapainawabgaj
During the reporting period BC/TIP protection partners Sachetan was able to re-form the committee of Raninagor upazila CTC and Mirat Union CTC in the Noagoan district through two CTC activation meetings. At one meeting, upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Raninagar upazila formed a upazila-level CTC consisting of 27 members (Female: 5, Male: 22).
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Sub-IR 2.2: Improved Referral System for TIP Survivors
During the quarter, BC/TIP and its protection partners Survivor Support Using Referral improved collaboration among service providers Directory following integrated assistance mechanisms. The service providers from the BC/TIP areas now recognize that the service cooperation between 36% government and non-government organizations can jointly address and fulfil the needs of trafficking 64% Government survivors. In this effort, BC/TIP protection partners Organization secured greater support from government Non organizations than non-governmental. Government Organization
18 survivors received entrepreneurship training through the support of the Youth Development Department in Jessore. Following the training, the survivors report that they are planning to start small businesses. DAM provides continuous start-up support through the provision of materials and the use of district directories.
Entrepreneurship Training on 26 April 2018 at Jashore YPSA, BC/TIP
Sub-IR 2.2 ACTIVITY A – Improve coordination among providers and differentiate areas of I thought that my life has stopped forever after the incidence was happened with me. But this expertisetraining throughopened my TIP inner referral eyes system that I have potential and confidence to redesign my life. Jharna Begum (29), Keraniganj, Dhaka Since its inception, the BC/TIP program has continued its efforts to set an example as a leader of multi- sectoral responses to provide protection services to victims of trafficking. BC/TIP’s district -level directories have added opportunities to deliver comprehensive services to survivors. Though there is no comprehensive institutional framework for establishing a set of referral mechanisms in Bangladesh, the BC/TIP program seeks to continuously improve survivor’s access to TIP services and increase coordination among providers based on district directories.
Survivor Support from Government During this period, 54 survivors received support Organization including: health support, legal aid, entrepreneurship training and loan assistance using referral 30 mechanisms through district directories. The 25 27 assistance provided to survivors is based on the survivor’s full and informed consent for the restoration 20 22 15 18 of the victim’s rights and to prevent further violations. 10 In addition to direct support, 67 different services were 5 provided to survivors from different government organizations through the referral system. 0 Small Business Vulnarable Group Entrepreneurship Support Feeding (VGF) Training Support
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Sub-IR 2.2 Task A.1 Develop a Cluster-wide Networking among Service Providers
The BC/TIP working area is structured in five clusters to provide wrap-around interventions in Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnership. A multi-sectoral response is a prerequisite to strengthen protection services, and this collaborative model increases access to, and the availability of, qualitative support for victims over a larger geographical area.
The table below shows the list of support services provided by cluster-wide networking in Q3 through BC/TIP supported referral mechanisms.
Name of the Types of support Total survivors organization (duplicated) • OKUP received two survivors from the Bangladesh Rural 5 OKUP Advancement Committee (BRAC) Migration program and two survivors from Caritas Lebanon Migrant Centre for providing emergency shelter support • BSHER referred one survivor to OKUP for BMET Arbitration support SACHETAN • Two survivors received loans for business support from ASA 2 and the Rural Reconstruction Foundation • PROYAS referred one survivor for shelter support DAM • Four survivors received loan support from BRAC and ASA 34 • One survivor, through job placement support, found a job in BASHA Enterprise Ltd • 29 survivors received health support from the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh YPSA • One survivor started training on building painting from 1 Montage Training and Certification Bangladesh in Dhaka
Additionally, BC/TIP sub grantees worked in close partnership to strengthen the provision of survivor services through cluster-based networking. Notable examples include:
• BC/TIP prevention partners referred 25 survivors to other partners providing survivor services • SACHETAN, YPSA and ANIRBAN provided support to RDRS to implement life skills training • YPSA and ANIRBAN provided support to OKUP to implementing life skills training
After repatriation from Saudi Arabia, some female survivors fell into a difficult position when their families did not want to accept them back into the family. In Dhaka, BRAC has no shelter home for victims of trafficking, so support from the OKUP shelter home gave them a safe space during the interim period. Shariful Islam, Head of BRAC Migration Program
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Sub-IR 2.2 Task A.2 Develop District Referral Directories of Service Providers
To strengthen quality and comprehensive survivor services, BC/TIP developed service provider directories through the creation of a network between different governmental and non-governmental service providers’ organizations at district levels. At present, 13 service directories have been adopted in 13 districts. Of these district level directories, five were being frequently used during the reporting period: Jashore, Rajshahi, Satkhira, Nowgaon, and Cox’s Bazar.
During Q3, BC/TIP partners coordinated with different service provider’s organizations to establish a formal MOU between DAM and BASHA Enterprises Ltd on 22 May 2018. The objectives of the MOU are to establish collective efforts for successful reintegration of women survivors through job placement support.
During this quarter, DAM, YPSA and Sachetan provided health, job placement, entrepreneurship training and credit support to trafficking victims. A total of 105 services were accessed using the district-level directory. Of these 105 services, 67 came from government organizations, nearly 60% of the total.
Sub-IR 2.3 - Improved capacity of TIP service providers to identify individuals vulnerable to CVE and provide services needed.
Activities carried out during Q3 relating to Sub-IR 2.3 have been reported under Sub-IR 1.3.
IR 3: PROSECUTION: Increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims
BC/TIP enhances the capacity of criminal justice actors to investigate TIP cases, prosecute traffickers, and assist trafficking victims through technical assistance coupled with coordinated advocacy to expand government oversight, increase arrests and prosecution, monitor labor recruitment agencies, and prosecute violations. To improve prosecution practices, BC/TIP employs multi-disciplinary trainings, networking and capacity building that focuses on the rules and laws governing TIP, migration and witness protection.
During the reporting period, BC/TIP continued to build the capacity of criminal justice actors such as judges, police officers, prosecutors, legal aid panel lawyers, and legal aid officers through training and follow-up meetings with relevant actors. BC/TIP conducted three trainings: two trainings for first Responder Police Officers in the Dhaka Range of Bangladesh Police, and one training for District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers in Sylhet Division. Preparation is taking place for an additional three training sessions during the next quarter, including two training sessions for police officers in Dhaka Range, and one for public prosecutors in Dhaka Division. Furthermore, BC/TIP also followed up on cases and joined follow up meetings with: AIG (Training & Sport) in Police Headquarters; DIG-Dhaka Range of Bangladesh Police; Director (Training) of the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI); and the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO).
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BC/TIP continues efforts to coordinate and cooperate with other prosecution-related organizations such as Justice and Care, Police Headquarters and the Solicitors Wing under the Law and Justice Division of MoLJPA.
Sub-IR 3.1 Criminal Justice Actors demonstrate increased understanding of their roles and responsibilities in providing support to TIP survivors and prosecuting traffickers Table showing rank of officer and their working area
BC/TIP’s prosecution component is based on the conviction that an effective criminal justice response to trafficking is essential in ending the current high levels of impunity for traffickers and ensuring security and justice for those who are trafficked. The key elements of an effective response include: a strong and realistic legal framework; capable frontline and specialist law enforcement agencies; informed and committed judges, legal aid officers, legal aid panel lawyers and prosecutors; a system for the quick and Sultana Nazma Hossain, Superintendent of Police, Dhaka accurate identification of victims; mechanisms to Range, Bangladesh Police is addressing participants in promote cooperation between criminal justice agencies and between criminal justice agencies; and NGOs providing support to victims.
Sub-IR 3.1 ACTIVITY A – Multi-Disciplinary Trainings, Networking and Capacity-Building for Criminal Justice Actors and NGOs
The focus of this activity is to increase the capacity of law enforcement to prevent TIP and perform competent criminal investigations, resulting in prosecution of traffickers. BC/TIP will support cooperation and coordination between law enforcement and NGOs to ensure victims’ access to justice and support. A significant focus will be given to building formal partnerships and cooperative arrangements between justice agencies, and other government and non-government agencies providing victim-witness support services to enhance victim-centered approaches.
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.1- Strengthen legal case management and follow-up mechanisms
While thousands of people are estimated to be trafficked internally and across the Bangladesh border each year, the number of cases logged, investigated, and prosecuted remains low. From April 2018 to June 2018, 153 cases were filed and recorded with law enforcement agencies. All cases were investigated, 338 persons were arrested, and four cases resulted in convictions in lower court. The incongruity is due, in part, to the byzantine process that victims must follow; the large number of complaints delayed at the police, prosecutor, and court levels; and the general lack of legal support.
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Because legal aid committees are only active at the district level, victims are often deterred from ever coming forward to police stations. To address the lack of prosecution and the extremely difficult path to justice for victims of trafficking, BC/TIP selected a Prosecution sub-grantee to focus on strengthening legal case management and follow-up mechanisms for protection of human trafficking victims and to ensure adequate legal support for the trafficked survivors.
BC/TIP provided legal support; facilitated case filing, monitoring and follow-up; and referred victims who require other types of support by sub-grantees. During Q3, BC/TIP provided legal support to 20 trafficked victims in Dhaka, Chittagong, Noagoan, Rajshahi, and Shoriatpur Districts. Out of 20 cases during the reporting period, Sachetan filed 11 cases, and OKUP filed one case in BMET to claim compensation. Among them, two survivors received BDT 160,000.00 from different recruitment agencies during the arbitration process. Besides this, BC/TIP grantees BSEHR, OKUP, and Sachetan communicated with the survivors and followed up on 24 cases in different districts.
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.2- Advocating for creating a framework on police prosecutors’ cooperation and coordination
Strong cooperation between the police and prosecutors is required for proper trial processing of trafficking cases. Close collaboration between the police and prosecutors should be based on respectful but positive relationships.
During Q3, no consultation, joint meetings, or round table discussions were conducted.
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.3 – Mixed Police-Prosecutor Training
During Q3, no Mixed Police-Prosecutor Trainings were conducted.
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.4 – Inclusion of TIP Curriculum in Police Basic Training
BC/TIP secured approval from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on October 11, 2017 to conduct training for the Bangladesh Police Academy, as well as all Ranges of Bangladesh Police. During Q3, following the appointment of a new IGP and transition of responsible staff, BC/TIP held a one-time meeting with staff from DIG (Organized Crime) of Police Headquarters and Superintendent of Police (Training) of the Police Academy to brief them on BC/TIP’s training module and previous training outcomes. More meetings will take place in successive quarters.
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.5 – Targeted Technical Skills Training for Improved Specialist Response to TIP
During Q3, BC/TIP conducted two batches of Trafficking in Persons Training Courses for First Responder Police Officers. The training sessions were held on April 15th to 17th and April 24th to 26th, 2018 in Dhaka Range, Bangladesh Police. The goal of the training was to provide law enforcement officials with the required knowledge, attitude and skills to enable them to deliver an effective first response to human trafficking cases.
Both training sessions were held at CARITAS Development Institute, Dhaka and were inaugurated by Mr. Choudhury Abdullah Al Mamun PPM, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Dhaka Range, Bangladesh Police. Mr. Choudhury expressed his support for the initiative taken by the BC/TIP program, and he
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The session was chaired by Maisha Strozier, Acting Chief of Party, BC/TIP. In her speech she thanked USAID and Dhaka Range Police for supporting Winrock International in organizing this training and she urged the participants to recall and exercise the knowledge they gain. Dr. Mohammad Morshed Imtiaz, Deputy Secretary, Law and Justice Division, MoLJPA; John Sapinoso, Police Adviser (CT), International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Sultana Nazma Hossain, Superintendent of Police, Dhaka Range, Bangladesh Police were also present during the Inaugural Session.
A total of 50 (M), 15 Inspector and 35 Sub- inspector ranked police officers participated in this training from Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishorganj, Manikganj, Munshigonj, Narayangonj, Norshingdi, Officers taking part in group work Shariatpur, and Tangail districts under Dhaka Division. No female police officers participated in the training. The training covered the issue of how human trafficking incidents take place within the framework of recruitment, transportation and exploitation, and it focused on understanding the importance of rapid and accurate identification of victims using the victim identification checklist. The training session increased the awareness on the roles and responsibilities of police investigators, such as preparing and conducting initial interviews with victims, discovering and arresting trafficking suspects, victim rescue operations, searching, seizing and securing relevant trafficking evidence, Md. Ashaduzzaman, Adll. DIG, Daka Range distribute and promoting effective collaboration with course certificate in closing session prosecutors.
The training was concluded with a certificate ceremony where Md. Ashaduzzaman and Md. Abu Kalam Siddique, Additional Deputy Inspector General, Dhaka Range, Bangladesh Police were present and distributed certificates among the participants respectively.
BC/TIP secured the training participants’ nominations in Barisal Range Police of Bangladesh Police for Trafficking in Persons “Training Course for First Responders Police Officers” in Barisal Division, and three trainings will be held in the upcoming quarter.
BC/TIP also conducted one Awareness Raising Training on Trafficking in Persons and Protection of Victims’ Rights for District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers in cooperation with NLASO. The training was
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 organized with NLASO on May 26, 2018 at the District Judge Court Building, Sylhet in accordance with the MOU signed with NLASO during Year 2. The one-day awareness training aimed to increase understanding and responsiveness of District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers in trafficking cases as well as victims and their families in accordance to the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act- 2012, Rules 2017, and National Legal Aid Services Act 2000 and its respective Rules.
The opening session of the training was presided over by Dr. Md. Golam Mortuza Mozumder, Chairman, District Legal Aid Committee, Sylhet. Chief Guest Md. Zafrul Hasan, Director NLASO was present during the program and Md. Al-Amin Matubbar, Deputy Director, NLASO was also present in the training. In his speech in the opening session, Mr. Mazumder addressed the large number of pending cases including human trafficking cases. He suggested that the selected pending cases should be closely monitored to try to identify the gaps and to take initiative accordingly. A total number of 32 (F: 7, M: 25) District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers were present from four districts (Sylhet, Habiganj, Sunamganj and Moulvibazar) under Sylhet Division.
The graphic below illustrates the number of participants disaggregated by district and gender:
The awareness raising program helps the District Legal Aid Panel Lawyers to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to give them a clear understanding of how the phases and elements of the crime of human trafficking works, an understanding of how to distinguish between human trafficking and human smuggling, as well as enable them to list the immediate needs of victims and identify available sources of assistance. It also aims to help the participants realize their role and responsibilities in ending impunity for traffickers and securing justice for victims and promote effective collaboration with related criminal justice stakeholders.
The day-long training was facilitated by Md. Morshed Imtiaz, Deputy Solicitor, Law and Justice Division of MoLJPA; Md. Belal Uddin, District Legal Aid Officer, Sylhet; Md Mozahidul Islam, Prosecution Manager and Sk. Najmul Islam, Senior Program Officer-Protection, BC/TIP, Winrock International.
The participants initially had no clear understanding of trafficking and human smuggling or the PSHTA 2012, but after completing the training, their level of understanding on human trafficking, human
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 smuggling, the PSHTA, and their role on protecting victims’ rights increased, which was reflected in their evaluation conducted at the end of the training. They also committed to providing legal aid to victims of trafficking and to refer victims to other available service providers if needed. Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.6 - Strengthened Judicial Response to TIP
According to previous communication, BC/TIP conducted an orientation session on “Trafficking in Persons and Protection of Victims’ Rights in Domestic and International Laws” in line with the provisions of PSHTA and Rules 2017 in July and October 2017 and February 2018. JATI agreed that BC/TIP would conduct another session in October 2018. Throughout Q3, BC/TIP has continued working with JATI to incorporate the existing BCTIP module in JATI’s regular curriculum.
IR 4: PARTNERSHIP: Effective and Coordinated Partnership Among Stakeholders to Combat Trafficking-in-Persons
Partnership activities build on established relationships to effectively combat human trafficking through collaboration with MOHA, Ministry of Women’s and Children’s Affairs (MOWCA), MoEWOE, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations. BC/TIP fosters partnerships at national, regional, district, and union levels to strengthen the policy environment and connect local government and community efforts with national policies.
Sub-IR 4.1 – Improved Coordination among GOB and NGOs to Combat Migration Abuses
Effective coordination between the government, NGOs and the private sector is crucial to ensure a rapid, consistent and appropriate response to trafficking and addressing the fundamental needs of the victims. BC/TIP builds on its established platform to strengthen, encourage and support cooperation at national and local levels, and connect communities with national policies and new legislation.
Sub-IR 4.1 ACTIVITY A - Participation in GOB committees to strengthen implementation and enforce anti-TIP and safe migration laws
BC/TIP maintains coordination with relevant GOB committees and participates in ministerial committees focused on implementation and enforcement of counter trafficking and safe migration policies, including:
• TIP Government/Non-government (GO-NGO) Coordination Committee; • MoEWOE Vigilance Task Force (details on the Sub-IR 1.2 Task C.3); and • NPA Implementation Committee
During Q3, BC/TIP attended one GO-NGO coordination meeting held on 6th June at MoHA. Participants from ministries, departments, development agencies, and NGOs attended the meeting. The following issues were discussed regarding TIP:
• Increased awareness on prevention of human trafficking through mass media • NPA 2018-2022 highlight area in-line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation plan
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• Implementation of PSHTA • Role of different ministries to implement the NPA • Vigilance Task Force of MoEWOE
The Secretary of MoHA chaired the meeting. He expressed his desire to launch the new NPA 2018-2022 by July 30th. Apart from the GO-NGO coordination meeting, MOHA organized five drafting committee meetings and chose drafting committee members. BC/TIP continues to provide technical support to MoHA and the drafting committee for development of the NPA 2018-2022.
Sub-IR 4.1 ACTIVITY B - National and District-Level Advocacy for Implementation of PSHTA and OEMA
During the reporting period, BC/TIP made ongoing efforts to coordinate and consult with MoEWOE and MoHA on collaborative actions for the implementation of PSHTA and Overseas Employment and Migrant Act (OEMA) at the national and district levels. Furthermore, BC/TIP and its implementing partners shared different challenges and gaps around implementation of the law at district counter trafficking forums.
Sub-IR 4.1 Task B.2 Support the implementation of the National Plan of Action for Combatting Trafficking in Persons 2015-17
During Q3, BC/TIP followed-up with MoHA and organized an information sharing meeting with CSOs to adopt the final recommendations for NPA 2018-2022. Based on that, thematic group-wise recommendations were compiled and submitted to MoHA. According to the prescribed format, a draft NPA was developed and shared with various stakeholders during two divisional level consultations held at Chattogram and Jashore.
NPA Consultation in Chattogram:
On 9 May 2018, BC/TIP organized the first of two Divisional Consultations on the Draft NPA 2018- 2022. The first Consultation took place at the Pitstop Restaurant in Chattogram, with the support of BC/TIP’s partners BITA and INCIDIN Bangladesh, and Action against Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children (ATSEC). A total of 62 participants attended the one-day consultation. Participants included: government ABM Abu Noman, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Chattogram officials from DEMO; representatives from addressing participants as a special guest at the Consultation leading NGOs, TTCs, and the Passport Office; local elected representatives; professors; journalists; and civil society activists. Mr. Hasan Mohammad Showkat Ali, Deputy Commissioner of Detective Branch, Chattogram Metropolitan Police, attended the event as chief guest and ABM Abu Noman, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Chattogram and Maisha Strozier, Acting Chief of Party, BC/TIP attended as special guests addressing participants in the opening session.
The objective of the consultation was to review the progress made on drafting the NPA 2018-22 with key
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The key issues highlighted by participants at the consultation were:
• Inactiveness of union, upazila and district-level CTCs; • Low budget allocation for CTC activation and activities; • The need for civil society and NGOs to be more engaged and responsive; • Importance for DEMO to be more active and responsive in combating human trafficking and promoting safe migration; • Lack of proper implementation of laws and adequate public awareness of TIP and safe migration in all sectors; • Capacity building needs of law enforcement agencies for prosecution; • Prosecutors should be more careful to ensure proper case filing; • The need for separate tribunals for human trafficking cases to ensure justice.
NPA Consultation in Jashore:
On 21 May 2018, BC/TIP organized the second of two Divisional Consultations to Draft the NPA 2018-2022. The second consultation took place at Hotel City Plaza, Jashore, with the support of BC/TIP’s partners: Rights Jashore, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Agrogoti Sangstha, and INCIDIN Bangladesh along with ATSEC. A total of 58 participants (F-7, M-51) attended the one-day consultation. Participants were mainly members of CTCs from different levels and included: government officials; Civil Surgeon, UNO; Deputy
Director, DEMO; Social Services Officer; Women’s Mr. Debprosad Paul, ADC (Education & ICT), Jashore, Affairs Officer; principals of TTCs; representatives addressing participants as a chief guest at the Consultation from NGOs; local elected representatives (chairman, members); journalists; and civil society activists.
Mr. Debprosad Paul, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT), Jessore, attended the event as a chief guest and Md. Abdul Matin, Additional Superintendent of Police, Police Bureau of Investigation, Jessore; Ashit Kumar Saha, Deputy Director, Department of Social Services, Jashore; and Benjamin Moles, Management and Program Support Lead of BC/TIP attended as special guests addressing participants in the opening session.
The objective of the consultation was to review the progress, already made after the first consultation, on the drafting of the NPA 2018-2022 with key stakeholder groups at the divisional level and get their input on priorities for the new plan.
The key issues highlighted by participants at the consultation were:
• Reformation of the existing CTCs • Formation of CTCs at the City Corporation and Municipalities
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• Focal person necessary at the relevant government departments at the district and divisional level • Specific budget allocation for the CTC activation and activities • Creating a district level Safe Home (with priority to trafficking prone districts) • Human trafficking investigation and prevention unit at SP offices • Special Tribunal for anti-human trafficking for timely conclusion of court cases as per the directives of the Act 2012 • Directives to cable TV operators to circulate anti-human trafficking messages • Including Child and Youth Representatives in CTC • Recruiting agencies advertisements needs to be monitored • Employment assistance to trafficking victims (quota for them in government and NGOs) • Ensure health care support at public health care facilities (special provisions)
During Q3, BC/TIP joined five drafting committee meetings of MoHA for developing the NPA 2018-2022. The drafting committee aligned the current NPA with the SDGs and the 7th Five Year Plan. In framing the NPA 2018-2022, efforts were made to comply with international standards and norms. Special attention has been given to harmonize the NPA with the SDG indicators. In the current NPA, to overcome uncertainty on the implementation of planned activities, sources for the budget have been clearly identified. The previous two NPAs did not include the projected budget and the exact source of any funding allocation.
Sub IR 4.2 – Private companies and international donor efforts leveraged to support Prevention, Protection and Prosecution
An effective response to TIP requires coordinated efforts by all actors—government, civil society and the private sector. While the first two sectors have already been engaged in anti-trafficking for some time, the business community’s expertise and resources have not yet been leveraged thoroughly to strengthen response to trafficking. BC/TIP will involve the private sector in prevention and protection activities to amplify project impact.
In addition, many international donors, including USAID, have made significant investments in Bangladesh that indirectly address the roots causes of trafficking such as lack of economic opportunity and insufficient access to information and services. BC/TIP coordinates with donor initiatives in target locations to deliver more comprehensive services to beneficiaries.
Sub-IR 4.2 ACTIVITY A - Linkages with other programs and private-sector networks
Sub-IR 4.2 Task A.1 Linkages with international donors and organizations
Partnership with Community Radios: During Q3, BC/TIP prevention partners continued work with six community radio stations and entered a new partnership with Radio Chilmari in Kurigram. Another partnership with a community radio broadcaster is in process for Q4. (see activities under Sub-IR 1.1 Activity B).
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Sub-IR 4.2 Task A.2 Provide Technical Assistance to Ministry of Women’s and Children’s Affairs (MoWCA) and Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS)
During Q3, BC/TIP coordinated and collaborated closely with the Ministry of Social Welfare (MSW) and MOWCA. BC/TIP protection partners continued collaboration efforts with both departments at district, sub-district and union levels. As a result, they ensured that a variety of services were available for victims of trafficking from both departments.
Sub-IR 4.2 Task A.3 Partnerships with private sector companies and networks
Partnership with TTCs: BC/TIP's partnership with the private TTC MONTAGE and AYAT has delivered many positive results. During Q3, BC/TIP signed an MoU with a new private TTC, SATABDHI Fashion Design, supported by SDC and the Department for International Development (DFID) through the SUDOKKHO program. A training for trainers (ToT) for the instructors of SATABDHI has been scheduled in the beginning of Q4.
IR 5: CHILD MARRIAGE- Increased responsiveness of duty bearers and justice actors on child marriage issues
With the USAID cost extension, BC/TIP added a new component to address the prevalence of child marriage in Bangladesh. To increase the responsiveness of the duty bearer & justice actors on child marriage issues, BC/TIP will raise awareness among families, communities and youth on the harmful impact of child marriage and develop the capacity of service providers to provide information on rights and referrals for protection services for children at risk of early marriage.
In Q3, Year 4, BC/TIP undertook the following initiatives to incorporate child marriage issues into ongoing human trafficking interventions:
• Orientation on child marriage and the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017 for 11 BC/TIP partner organizations on 15th May 2018 • Meet with other NGOs, INGOs and experts on the child marriage issue and review its materials and interventions such as Plan International, TDH Netherland, RDRS and BITA • Collect information from available district level services and better understand perceptions, knowledge and attitudes regarding child marriage in a baseline survey (see Sub-IR 6.1)
Sub-IR 5.1 ACTIVITY A- Capacity Development for Partners to Integrate and Deliver Child Marriage Prevention Messages into Current Anti-TIP Interventions
Sub-IR 5.1 Task A.1 Develop Training Modules and Resource Materials for BC/TIP and Sub- Grantee Staff on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, BC/TIP reviewed materials from PLAN and UNICEF to inform its implementation strategy to counter child marriage. Based on this review, BC/TIP is developing awareness, prevention, and protection training modules and resource materials on child marriage for Marriage Registrars, Union
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Parishad (UP) members, UP Violence Against Women (VAW) committees, Standing Committees, SMC members, local leaders, Peer Leaders, ANIRBAN, service providers, sub-grantees, and journalists.
In Q4, BC/TIP will conduct training with sub-grantees and stakeholders, leveraging work of national and international actors already working in the field in Bangladesh. The draft content for capacity development is as follows:
• Define child marriage and human trafficking • How child marriage can increase the risk of human trafficking • Causes and consequences (e.g., physical and mental health, education, violence) of child marriage • Myths of child marriage in our society • What happens when girls try to resist early marriage? • What happens when girls seek help after suffering violence in their marriage? • Ways to prevent child marriage • Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017 • Special Circumstances (Section 19) of the Child Marriage Restraint Act and misconceptions • Understanding the Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act of 1974 and Rules (2009); the Children Act of 2013; the Hindu Marriage Registration Law Bangladesh, 2012; the Christian Marriage Act, 1872, and other relevant family laws of Bangladesh • Roles and Responsibilities of different duty bearers under the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017
Sub-IR 5.1 Task A.2 Training of Trainers (ToT) for BC/TIP and Sub-grantee staff on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, orientation was provided to 11 partners.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task B. Capacity Development Activities for Different Stakeholders.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task B.1 Develop and Review Training Modules and Resource Materials for Different Stakeholders on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, BC/TIP reviewed materials from PLAN and UNICEF.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task B.2.1 Train Marriage Registrars (Hindu and Muslim) on Child Marriage Issues
In accordance with the Q3/4 workplan, no training took place during Q3.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task B.2.2 Orientation for Union Parishad (UP) Members, Union VAW prevention committee members, Standing Committees of UP and Counter Trafficking Committees (CTC) on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task B.2.3 Orientation for Other Stakeholders (SMC, Local Leaders, CBOs, CSOs, ND media) on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, no activities occurred.
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Sub-IR 5.1 Task B.2.4 Training for Selected Peer Leaders and Survivors’ Voice ANIRBAN on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task C: Community Mobilization/Sensitization Campaign on Child Marriage Issues
Sub-IR 5.1 Task C.1 Develop Campaign Materials for Community Mobilization on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task C.1.2. Door-to-Door “No Child Marriage” Campaigns
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task C.1.3 Mobilization /Sensitization Sessions for Parents, Grandparents, Religious Leaders, Teachers, Political Leaders, Journalists on Child Marriage Issues
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task D Behavior Change Campaign
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.1 Task E Analysis of Child Marriage Coverage in the Media
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.2: Service Providers Disseminate Information on Rights and Referrals to Protection Services for Children at Risk of Child Marriage
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub-IR 5.2 ACTIVITY A: Extend partnerships and support increased access to services for children at risk for child marriage, including awareness campaigns, referrals and referral directories
Sub IR 5.2 Task A.1: Develop and Integrate Guidelines for Quality Child Marriage-Related Services into Activities of BC/TIP Supported Shelters, TIP Service Providers and Facilities.
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub IR 5.2 Task A.2: Peer Leaders Provide Child Marriage Awareness and Support to Communities and Families
During Q3, no activities occurred.
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Sub-IR 5.2 ACTIVITY B: National Level Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Sub IR 5.2 Task B.1: Networking with Other Local NGOs on Child Marriage Issues.
During Q3, no activities occurred.
Sub IR 5.2 Task B.2: Consultation/Conference at Divisional and National Levels
During Q3, no activities occurred.
IR 6: Knowledge Management and Learning: Increased use of learning activities to improve performance and achieve results
To maintain and ensure high program quality and standards, and to best support the decision-making process through systematic M&E data management, BC/TIP continuously emphasizes evidence- informed program implementation and a strong monitoring process.
During Q3, BC/TIP implemented several M&E activities. Based on the findings, staff and partners will take actions to accelerate program implementation, sustain achievements to date and maintain quality standards. BC/TIP continued implementing the following activities throughout the quarter:
• Assessment: Male Survivors Need Assessment • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) baseline survey: data processing and report writing • M&E database updating • M&E database development • Share survivor database and core performance indicator quarterly with USAID Asia CTIP program
Sub-IR 6.1: Increased Capacity for Evidence Based Planning for BC/TIP, Partners and National Stakeholders
Sub IR 6.1 Activity A: Develop a Custom M&E Database
To improve data collection and flow between partners in the field and BC/TIP, and to make information more readily available to inform program and management decision-making, BC/TIP commenced procurement with a consultancy to develop an M&E database.
M&E database updates:
BC/TIP’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) unit has updated training and other databases to the end of Q3 in Excel and BC/TIP has updated TraiNet.
Sub-IR 6.1 ACTIVITY B – Assessment of the NPA Indicator Reporting Process
A concept note is in development to guide the process of implementing the activity. After finalizing the concept note, the activity will be implemented in Q4.
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Sub-IR 6.1 ACTIVITY B – Increased Research and Monitoring to Support Learning
Sub-IR 6.1 Task B.1 Baseline Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Surveys
BC/TIP has conducted a KAP baseline survey in its new geo locations from February to April in 20 districts, 32 Upazila and 34 Unions with 1,696 respondents. However, only 1,318 respondents’ data were selected for analysis due to a change in the number of target districts under the cost extension. The survey respondents were Peer Leaders, community members and government officials including DEMO/TTC, social welfare officers, health assistants and police officers. The survey included child marriage.
Sub-IR 6.1 Task B.2 Comparative study on Child Marriage in Asian Muslim countries
To understand the implication of the adoption of Section 19 of the Child Marriage Restraint Act (2017), and how other Asian Muslim countries have effectively made changes in early child marriage, BC/TIP began a comparative study. The desk review methodology is underway to understand the child marriage situation and changes made in relevant laws over time in four countries: Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The desk review has been conducted with the assistance of two law students from William and Mary University. The results will be reported in Q4.
Sub-IR 6.2 Scale-Up Evidence-based Practices to Facilitate Relevant Program Implementation Activities and Effective Adaptation
Sub-IR 6.2 ACTIVITY A – Special Studies to Analyze and Inform BC/TIP Interventions and Its Implementation Model
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.1 Needs Assessment of Male TIP Survivors and Adaptation of BC/TIP and Partners’ Services to Respond
Male Survivor Needs Assessment study will be concluded by the end of Q4 with preliminary results to be delivered during Q4.
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.2 – Annual Review and Updating of the M&E Plan
The final MERL Plan will be submitted to USAID at the beginning of Q4.
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.3– Review of CVE Best Practice and Integration in BC/TIP Results Framework and Interventions
This has been reported under Prevention Sub-IR 1.3. The CVE research activities will continue during Q4.
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D: BC/TIP Core Performance Indicators: Y4 Q3 (April- June 2018)
Achievement Status of Core Performance Indicators
BC/TIP’s 33 core performance indicators (21 output indicators, 11 outcome indicators and one objective level indicator) track progress on its objective to reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in Bangladesh under each of the six intermediate results.
Sl Indicator Baseli Type Data * LOP Till date achievement FY 4 Q3 Remarks ne Desegre Target (June 2018) Target Value gation 1.1 Number of actions taken by Objectiv 25,000 10,532 7000 Yearly communities, local e Reporting governments and GOB to prevent TIP 1.2 % Of target population that 30% Outcom Gender, 80% NA NA End of shows an awareness of e age Project trafficking in persons (TIP) category, Reporting (1.5.3-13) geograph ic location 1.3 # Unduplicated people (at-risk 0 Output Gender, 8,300 T-5,100, M-2,705, F- 1350 T-389, M-243, F- or survivors) identified by age, 2,395; Survivors: T- 146; Survivor T- targeted communities and geograph 1,504, M-886, F-618 163, M-94, F-69; At referred to at least one ic At risk T-3,598, M- risk T-226, M-149, support service location 1,821, F-1,777; F-77 1.4 # Of CTCs established and 0 Outcom Composit 300 126 95 Yearly fully functioning e ion, Reporting geograph ic location 1.5 % Trained Counter- 0 Outcom Gender, 85% 87% 85% Yearly Trafficking Committee e age, Reporting members with an increased geograph level of knowledge of their ic
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 roles and responsibilities location, 1.6 # Unduplicated peer leaders, 0 Output Gender, 700 T- 629; M- 351; F-278, 150 T-43, M-24, F-19; including ANIRBAN age, Peer leader T- 560; M- Peer leader T-27, members, trained by BC/TIP geograph 313, F- 247; ANIRBAN M-16, F-11, to combat TIP ic T- 69; M- 38; F- 31 ANIRBAN T-16, M- location 8, F-8 1.7 # People in targeted 0 Output Gender, 6,000,000 T-3,511,979; M- 1,000,0 T- 13,836, M-6,857, populations, including age, 1,836,767, F- 00 F-6,979 Community vulnerable populations, law geograph 1,675,212 (Awareness Awareness Raising enforcement, health care ic Raising T-133,999; Six T-13,836, M-6,857, providers, educators, and location community Radio F-6,979 others, exposed to a USG- coverage 3,330,000 funded mass media people, website campaign that provides coverage 47,980 information about TIP (1.5.3- people till Y2 Q4) 14) 1.8 # Migrants who received 0 Output Gender, 12,000 T-10,495, M-9,055, F- 4,000 T-1,658, M-1236, BC/TIP training on safe age, 1,440; F-422, Sub grantee migration, TIP, migrants' geograph Sub grantee: T-2,625, T-340, M-261, F- rights, and redress ic M-2,060, F-565, 79, TTC T-3,166, mechanisms location TTC: T-7,870, M- M-2,793, F-373 6,995, F-875: 1.9 # Recruiting agencies TBD Output Geograp 25 3 11 0 providing safe migration hic information to migrants location 1.10 # Unduplicated Counter- 0 Output Gender, 3,000 T-1,857, M-1443, F- 790 T-79, M-48, F-31; There was no Trafficking Committee geograph 414; through Sub: T- CTC members who receive BC/TIP ic 1,441, M-1,102, F- conference training in their roles and location 339, through CTC this quarter. responsibilities conference T-416, M- 341, F-75
1.11 # District Education & 0 Output Gender, 84 T-110, M-97, F- 13 36 Not due in Manpower Office (DEMO) geograph this quarter officials who received BC/TIP ic training on safe migration & location TIP
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 1.12 # Journalist trained on Safe 0 Output Gender, 250 0 0 0 Not due in Migration, TIP and Child geograph this year Marriage ic location 2.1 % Annual change in survivors 0 Outcom Gender, 30% 16% 20% Yearly referred to BC/TIP service e geograph Reporting providers by other agencies ic (Govt. & Non-Govt. agency- location Court, Police, Partner Org. BGB, RRRI Task force etc.) 2.2 # Survivors of TIP receiving 0 Output Gender, 2,500 T-1,504, M-886, F-618 660 T-163, M-94, F-69 services with USG assistance geograph (1.5.3-18) ic location 2.3 # Winrock partners 0 Output N/A 6 6 5 5 BC/TIP has implementing the 2014 ACT supported the Standards and Protocols for sub’s shelter Survivor Services and new home since it GOB minimum standards of started care and services for operations. trafficking survivors 2.4 # Counselors, social workers 0 Output Gender, 160 T-76, M-33, F-43 40 T-0, M-0, F-0 Not due in and other health care workers geograph this quarter who received training in using ic
TIP-specific trauma and care location tools to track survivors' progress toward recovery 2.5 # Consultation/research 0 Output NA 25 16 7 0 Not due in conducted with partners to this quarter develop referral directories 2.6 # District-level referral 0 Output N/A 25 13 8 0 Not due in directories of service this quarter providers developed 2.7 # Staff members from 0 Output Gender, 200 T-108, M-57, F-51 45 T-0, M-0, F-0 Not due in GO/NGO trained on geograph this quarter comprehensive Survivors ic Services location
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 3.1 % Of trained criminal justice 0 Outcom Gender, 80% 85% 80% Yearly personnel with an increased e geograph Reporting level of knowledge on rules ic and laws governing TIP, locations, migration, and overseas role employment, and legal support for TIP survivors 3.2 # Host nation criminal justice 0 Output Gender, 1,250 T-837, M-667, F-170 270 T-82, M-75, F-7 personnel who received geograph Police: T-243, M-226, Police; T-50, M-50, USG-funded anti-TIP training ic F-17; Prosecutor: T- F-0; Lawyer: T-32, during the life of a project location, 143, M-115, F-28; M-25, F-7 (1.5.3-17) role Lawyer T-250, M-190, F-60, Judges- T-201, M-136, F-65 3.3 # Of TIP victim assisted in 0 Output Gender, 350 T-214, M-175, F-39 65 T-20, M-13, F-7 A total of 20 filling cases and provided with geograph Total case 255; cases logged; legal assistance ic BMET-107, Legal 148 BMET 15, locations Legal cases 5 4.1 # Anti-TIP policies, laws or 0 Outcom N/A 5 4 1 0 Achieved in international agreements e Q1 strengthened with USG assistance (1.5.3-16) 4.2 Total $ value of in-kind and 0 Outcom Type of $1,120,000 $578,364 150,00 Yearly financial contributions e contributi 0 Reporting leveraged from private sector on, type (Target for TIP prevention and of activity revised as protection activities per MERL modification) 4.3 The indicator was dropped in 0 Output Gender, 3,500 September 2016 by USAID geograph ic locations, role 4.4 # Of staff members of Police 0 Output Gender, 25 0 0 Target Anti Trafficking monitoring geograph revised as cell who received orientation ical per MERL on case management and location modification.
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 dissemination of information 4.5 # Public and private sector 0 Output Geograp 60 52 6 3 Partnerships partners engaged in public hic between mobilization campaigns and location, BASA and participating in employment type of DAM, RDRS programs for vulnerable partner and groups and TIP survivors Community Radio and BC/TIP with Satabdhi 4.6 # of Partners received 0 Output Type of 2 0 The indicator transitional grants at the end partner has dropped of year II of BCTIP in Y3 5.1 % of trained communities with 0 Outcom Gender, 80% 0 80% 0 To be an increased level of e geograph reported in knowledge on the provisions ic Q4 of the Child Marriage locations Restraint Act 5.2 # of duty bearers (Marriage TBD Output Gender, 3,300 0 50 0 To be Register & UP members) and geograph reported in other stakeholders (SMC, ic Q4 community members, Peer locations Leaders, ANIRBAN) receiving capacity building 5.3 # of community members TBD Output Gender, 3,000,000 0 PSA 0 To be exposed to the provisions of geograph and reported in the Child Marriage Restraint ic Campa Q4 Act locations ign Prepar atory Work 5.4 # of child marriage victims TBD Outcom Gender, 350 0 30 0 To be and at-risk persons receiving e age, reported in direct services and referrals geograph Q4 ic locations 6.1 Number of knowledge sharing Numbe Output NA 40 5 10 5
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 coordinating/collaborating r of activities with staff and sub- actions, grantees events 6.2 Number/percentage of Numbe Outcom NA 100/70% 0 50% 0 To be intended users applying rs and e reported in knowledge/innovation to percent Q4 improve practice by age stakeholders 6.3 Number of key actionable Outcom NA 40 0 20 0 To be findings, experiences and e reported in Numbe lessons learned captured, Q4 r of evaluated, synthesized, and issue/ reflected in revised actions approaches, targets, and activities
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E: BC/TIP ’s Activity Indicators, Objectives and Goals: Q3, Y4 (April- June 2018)
Prevention Activity Indicators Activity Indicators Planned for Year Quarter wise indicator achievements 4 Sub-IR 1.1 Task A.1 Training of Peer Leader 150 Q3: T-45 M-24, F-19; ANIRBAN T-18 M-8, F-10; PL T-27 M-16, F-11 (4 and Survivor Voice ANIRBAN batches of training: two ANIRBAN members repeated one training) Q2: 6 batch; T-82, M-52, F-30; Q1: T-81, M-40, F-41 Sub-IR 1.1 Task A.2 2 advocacy consultations Q3: One divisional conference; T-23, M-15, F-8 9 (the divisional District-Level Advocacy Consultation by Peer conducted conference took place in Chattogram where participants—Peer Leaders Leader and Survivor Voice ANIRBAN and ANIRBAN members—came from three districts: Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Cumilla) Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: Not due in this quarter National Convention of Peer Leader and One Q3: Not due in this quarter Survivor Voice ANIRBAN Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: Not due in this quarter Peer to peer visits between Peer Leader and 10 visits conducted by Peers Q3: 3 visits took place (divisional conference) Survivor Voice ANIRBAN network and Survivor voices Q2: Pending Q1: Pending Sub-IR 1.1 Task B.1 Behavioral Change Campaign Design and 1200 Q3: 417 events raising awareness: T-13,836, M- 6,857, F-6,979 implementation Q2: 274 events raising awareness: T-12,524, M- 5,255, F-7,269
Q1: 189 events raising awareness: T-14,935, M- 8,607, F-6,328 BC/TIP Newsletter 4 First e-Versions of the Q3: Ongoing newsletter Q2: One Done in English Q1: One Done in English Sub-IR 1.1 Task C.1
Pre-decision and Pre- Departure Training 4000 Q3: T- 3506, M-3054, F-452 Sub-grantee: T-340, M-261, F-79 (13 batches of training) TTC: Pre-departure: T-1499; M-1459, F-40 (Jashore, Narail, Shatkhira
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 and Magura TTC) Private TTC; T-1667, M-1334, F-333 (SIAC, Ayat and Montage) Q2: T-1,658; M-1236, F-422 Pre-Decision: T-256, M-194, F-62; Pre-Decision: T-1402, M-1042, F-360 Q1: 23 batches of training T-833; M-770, F-63 Orientation of Recruiting Agencies on 14 recruiting agency received Q3: Not due in this quarter migrants training, standardized code of orientation Q2: Not due in this quarter conduct and their role and responsibilities Q1: Not due in this quarter according to OEMA 2013 Sub-IR 1.2 Task A.1 95 CTCs activated and Q3: 0 Promote Active Union, Upazila, and District functioning – Activity on UP-6 (Boilchari, Bokshimul, Juidondi UP, Sadonpur, No.3 Goliara, CTCs going in both Prevention and Sadar Chanhara) Protection sub grantee area 4 batches of CTC training
Q2: CTC Activated: 15, UZ-3 (Monirampur, Anowara, Kalia), UP-12 (Haidgaon, Joudondi, No.3 Goliara, Purba Jore Kanon, No.3 Bokshimul, Kalipur, Sholonal, Boirag, Purba Jore Kanon, Raipur, Kachapia, Garjania)
Training: 8 Batches T-135, M-101, F-34; CTCs activated: 15 UP-12, UZ- 3
Q1: Training: 16 batches CTCs activated: Uz: 3 (Patiya, Shadar Dakshin, Moheshkhali)
UP 31: (Haidgaon, Joudondi, No.3 Goliara, No.3 Bokshimul, Kalipur, Purba Jore Kanon, Mobarokpur, Gohalbari,, Sentmartin, Pokkhali, Varuakhali Komlabari, Durgapur, Mogolhat, Kulaghat, Aladipur, Eluary, Betdeghi, Kazihal, Bagjana, Dhoronji, Balighata, Ayma Rosulpur, Kashipur, fulbari Sadar, Naodanga, Shimulbari, Babrahasla, Fatepur, Monirampur, Salamabad)
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 National conference on Counter-Trafficking Two national conferences Q3: Not due Committees – challenges and good practices conducted Q2: Not due Q1: One conference conducted in Barishal T-121, M-99, F-22 Sub-IR 1.2 Task B.1 28 Q3: Not due in this quarter TOT for DEMOs and TTCs Q2: 1 batch training SAIC TTC (T-20, M-14, F-6) Q1: Not due in this quarter
Sub-IR 1.2 Task C Assistance to implement NPA 2015-2017 activities Sub-IR 1.2 Task C.3 4 visits Q3: Attended 1 task force meeting Technical Assistance to Vigilance Task Force Q2: Attended 1 task force (VTF) Q1: Attended 1 meeting Sub-IR 1.2 Activity: Improved practices for 14 Q3: Not due in this quarter Recruiting Agencies Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: Not due in this quarter
BC/TIP Protection Activity Indicators
Activity Indicators Planned for Year 4 Indicators achievements Sub-IR 2.1: Increased Consistency and Quality of Support Offered by TIP Survivor Service Providers Sub-IR 2.1 Task A.1. Sub-IR 2.1 ACTIVITY A # 3 Trainings conducted Q3: Not due in this quarter Training on Winrock Survivor Standards and GOB Q2: 1 batch (T-21, M-13, F-8) Shelter Standards Q1: Not due in this quarter Sub-IR 2.1 ACTIVITY B – Coordinated Approach to Quality Survivor Services Sub-IR 2.1 Task B.1 72 ANIRBAN survivors provide Q3: On going Survivors’ Voice ANIRBAN Engages in Assistance reintegration assistance to victim Q2: On going and Reintegration family/community Q1: On going
Sub-IR 2.1 Task B.2 3 trainings conducted Q3: Not due in this quarter Strengthened Mental Health Trauma Services Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: One training done (T-17, M-3, F-14)
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Sub-IR 2.1 Activity C 160 Community leaders from Q3: 6 batches of orientation T-92, M-77, F-15 Capacity Development of Community-Based community-based organizations trained Q2: 3 Batches T-43, M 40, F-3 Organization for Sustainable Integration. on sustainable reintegration support to Q1: T 45, M 29, F 16 survivors Sub-IR 2.2: Improved Referral System for TIP Survivors Sub-IR 2.2 ACTIVITY A Improve Coordination among Providers and Differentiate Areas of Expertise through TIP Referral System. Sub-IR 2.2 ACTIVITY A.1 5 Cluster meetings Q3: Not due in this quarter Develop a cluster wide network among service Q2: 5 cluster wide networking on going providers Q1: 5 cluster wide networking on going
Sub-IR 2.2 Task A.1 14 meetings: mapping and coordination Q3: Not due in this quarter Develop district Referral Directories of Service Q2: 3 complete (Faridpur, Rajbari and Tangail) Providers Q1: Process on going
BC/TIP Prosecution Activity Indicators Activity Indicators Planned for Year 4 Indicators achievements Sub-IR 3.1 ACTIVITY A – Multi-Disciplinary Trainings, Networking and Capacity-Building for Criminal Justice Actors and NGOs
Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.2- Q3: T-20, BMET-13, Legal-7 Strengthening legal case management and follow 65 people Q2: T-22, BMET 12, Legal 10 up mechanism Q1: T-21, BMET 10, Legal 11 Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.2- Advocating for creating a 8 consultations (6at local level and Q3: Not due in this quarter framework on Police-Prosecutor 2 at national level) Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: Not due in this quarter Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.3 Mixed Police Prosecutor 4 trainings Q3: Not due in this quarter Training Q2: Not due in this quarter Q1: One batch training conducted Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.4 – Inclusion of TIP Curriculum Advocacy on inclusion of TIP Q3: Process on going (One meeting held) in Police Basic Training curriculum included in police basic Q2: Process on going (two meetings ware conducted with training – the responsible staff from Deputy Commissioner (training)
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Q1: Process on going Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.5- Targeted Technical Skills 5 Training Q3: Two batches Police Training Training for Improved Specialist Response to TIP Q2: Two batches Police Training Q1: Not due in this quarter Sub-IR 3.1 Task A.6: Strengthening Judicial 8 trainings Q3: One batch panel lawyer Training Response to TIP Q2: Two batches Judges Training Q1: One batch Judges Training
BC/TIP Partnership Activity Indicators
Activity Indicators Planned for Year 4 Indicators achievements Sub-IR 4.1: Improved Coordination among GOB and NGOs to Combat TIP and Migration Abuses Sub-IR 4.1 ACTIVITY A - Participation in GOB Participated in meetings of different Q3: Attended one GO-NGO coordination meeting on CTIP Committees to Strengthen Implementation and GOB Committees to provide technical Q2: Attended one meeting: GO-NGO coordination meeting Enforcement of Anti-TIP and Safe Migration advice and BIMSTEC meeting in MOHA Laws Q1: Attended two meetings: GO-NGO coordination meeting and NPA monitoring meeting Sub-IR 4.1 ACTIVITY B - National and District- 3 CTC Divisional Conference; Q3: No meeting Level Advocacy for Implementation of PSHTA Technical Support to MOHA and Q2: Not due in this quarter and OEMA. MEWOE Q1: One held in Barishal 14 consultations with relevant Stakeholders Sub-IR 4.1 Task B.2 Support for developing NPA related activates implemented Q3: 5 meetings on developing NPA 2018-2022 new NPA the implementation of 2018-2022 and reported upon; technical advice Q2: Two meetings held in MOHA, one with secretary and National Plan of Action for Combating Human and support provided to GOB another with joint secretary Trafficking Q1: One event conducted on NPA completion conference. Attended in one NPA implementation meeting Approval secured Q3: One meeting held to explain the training module and Sub-IR 4.1 ACTIVITY C - Provide Technical discuss the nomination of training participants. Support/Training to the Police Anti-Trafficking Q2: Process on going Monitoring Cell Q1: Process on going
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BC/TIP Quarterly Performance Report: Q3, Year 4 Sub-IR 4.2: Private Company and International Donor Efforts Leveraged to Support Prevention, Protection and Prosecution
Sub-IR 4.2 ACTIVITY A - Linkages with Other 10 Partnership established and a Q3: 3 partnerships: BASA and DAM, RDRS with Community Programs and Private-Sector Networks. minimum of leverage funds obtained Radio and BC/TIP with Sabatdhi Q2: 5: BCTIP signed an MOU with SAIC TTC, Rights Jessore signed one MOU with Jashore TTC and Agrogoti sign 3 MOUs with Satkhira TTC, Khulna female TTC and Khulna Male TTC Q1: One partnership MOU signed with Mekong Club
BC/TIP Child Marriage Activity Indicators
Activity Indicators Planned for Year 4 Indicators achievements Sub-IR 5.1 Families, Communities and Youth are aware of the harmful impact of Child Marriage and Available Alternatives # of duty bearers (Marriage Registers & UP 50 No training occurred during the reporting period, however, members) and other stakeholders (SMC, training module is under development community members, Peer Leaders, ANIRBAN) receiving capacity building # of community members exposed to the 0 Due in Y5 provisions of the Child Marriage Restraint Act
Sub-IR 5.2 Service Providers Disseminate Information on Rights and Referrals to Protection Services for Children at risk of Child Marriage. # of child marriage victims and at-risk persons 30 Yet to commence receiving direct services and referrals
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BC/TIP Knowledge management and learning Activity Indicators
Activity Indicators Planned for Year 4 Indicators achievements Sub-IR 6.1: Increased Capacity for Evidence- Based Planning for BC/TIP, Partners, and National Stakeholders
Sub IR 6.1 Activity A: Develop a Custom M&E 1 Ongoing Database
Sub-IR 6.1 ACTIVITY B – Assessment of the 1 Ongoing NPA Indicator Reporting Process
Sub-IR 6.1 ACTIVITY B – Increased Research and Monitoring to Support Learning
Sub-IR 6.1 Task B.1 Baseline Knowledge 1 Field work completed; Report finalization ongoing Attitude and Practice (KAP) Surveys
Sub-IR 6.1 Task B.2 Comparative study on 1 Ongoing child marriage in Asian Muslim countries
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.1 Needs Assessment of Male 1 Ongoing TIP Survivors and Adaptation of BC/TIP and Partners’ Services to Respond
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.2 – Annual Review and 1 Completed and waiting for USAID approval Updating of the M&E Plan
Sub-IR 6.2 Task A.3– Review of CVE Best Desktop review CVE materials Desktop research throughout Q3 which is planned to continue Practice and Integration in BC/TIP Results during Q4 Framework and Interventions
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F: CHALLENGES
• The Male Survivors and Returnee Migrant Needs Assessment, and M&E database development were both delayed for three months. • The quarterly target for training police officers is difficult to achieve due to transfer of officers before training can be completed. • Gaining agreement on the curriculum for police training, due to rotation of Senior Police Management, has been challenging and is impacting BC/TIP’s ability to deliver the training the program considers is necessary. • Providing safe migration training to Recruitment Agencies remains a challenge. An advocacy tool, in the form of a policy brief, is being produced for the beginning of Y5. • Quality identification of TIP victims at the community level by CSO partners is challenging and more sensitization work is needed. • To achieve increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors, the cooperation of multiple actors is needed. (Establishing a framework for cooperation is outside the purview of BC/TIP). • Providing appropriate mental health service delivery to TIP victims is a challenge because victims do not wish to remain in the shelter homes for long periods of time. • Activation of CTCs and stabilization of CTCs needs a renewed approach by the project. • The implementation of activities for IR 5 Child Marriage has been delayed by three months. • Engaging new private companies for leveraging match contributions has remained a challenge. BC/TIP will look to make sustainable partnerships and will seek to bring any engagement to scale. BC/TIP needs to find an entry point to employment opportunities that will be sustainable for victims. • Cost share reporting has been behind schedule but will be rectified during the remainder of the project. The remaining $294,138 cost-share will include in-kind contributions from the sub-awardees as stipulated in the sub-award agreements modifications. It will also include cash contributions from the partners with whom BC/TIP co-organizes sizeable public awareness events and will include cash and in-kind contributions from third parties such as contracted consulting firms, other service providers, and private sector employers. A pipeline analysis has been prepared and the quarterly reporting and collection of cost share has been on track since April 2018. • Political will to address the root causes of trafficking and lack of coordination between government ministries remains an overarching challenge.
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G: EXPENDITURE
Line Items Projected Projected Projected Budget Actuals through Expenditure Expenditure Balance
Q3, Y4 Q4, Y4 Cumulative as of Q1, FY 2019 (Oct 1, Amount through 2018) (through June (Jul-Sept 2018) Q4, Y4 2018) (Sept ‘18)
Salary and Fringe $2,477,684 $1,283,587 $150,440 $1,434,027 $1,043,657
Consultants $72,652 $42,618 $26,028 $68,646 $4,006
Travel and Allowances $693,935 $326,492 $29,928 $356,420 $337,515
Equipment and Supplies $28,354 $23,083 $4,443 $27,526 $828
Other Direct Costs $1,142,601 $557,690 $94,344 $652,034 $490,567
Sub-agreements $2,484,122 $931,258 $117,392 $1,048,650 $1,435,472
Indirect $2,091,149 $1,057,194 $119,174 $1,176,468 $914,681
TOTAL COSTS $8,990,497 $4,221,922 $541,849 $4,763,771 $4,226,726
Total Cost Share $449,525 $155,386 $26,315 $181,701 $267,824
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H: PRIORITIES for Q4, Y4:
Prevention: • DEMO-TTC Training on ‘Citizen Interface to Promote Safe Migration and Prevent Human Trafficking’ in Chattogram • Divisional conference on CTC’s roles and responsibilities in Rangpur • Journalists’ training on TIP and Safe Migration • National level advocacy consultations with Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN • Commencing Child Marriage Prevention activities • Working with host community in Cox’s Bazar: trafficking, migration, and CVE • Continued CVE activity research
Protection: • Refresher training on Basic Counselling • Training on Comprehensive Survivor Services • District level directories development workshop • Service providers’ coordination meeting • Capacity development training for ANIRBAN on organizational development • Establishing a Safe home in Chattogram • Commencing Child Marriage Protection activities • Working with host community in Cox’s Bazar: trafficking, migration, and CVE • Continued CVE activity research
Prosecution: • Mixed police-prosecutor training • Police training • Follow up and monitoring on cases regarding victims of trafficking
Partnership: • Sub-award agreements finalized • NPA launch event • GO-NGO Coordination Meeting • TOT for instructors of Satabdhi Fashion Design and Montage TTCs • Partnership with DENIM Expert, Ltd. finalized • Partnership with INTERNEWS finalized • Partnership with Obirodh finalized • BC/TIP generic Partnership Development Plan
Child Marriage: • Training for BC/TIP and sub-grantee staff on child marriage issues • Orientation for (UP) Members, Union VAW prevention committee members, Standing Committees of UP and CTCs on Child Marriage issues • Training for Peer Leaders and ANIRBAN members on Child Marriage issues • Sensitization session with SMC, parents, teachers, religious leaders, and journalists on Child Marriage issues
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• Develop training modules and resource materials for different stakeholders on Child Marriage issues MERL: • Baseline report review and finalization, before sharing with USAID and sub-grantees • MERL database development • Male Survivors Need Assessment implementation and completion • Comparative study on Child Marriage • Assessment of NPA indicators
I: LIST OF SUB-AWARDS ISSUED DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD:
No sub-awards issued during reporting period
J: SUB-AWARD PERFORMANCE REPORT
Will be reported on in Q4.
K: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
In May 2018, the new Chief of Party (COP) joined BC/TIP. An intern from the U.S. also joined BC/TIP during Q3 to assist with preparation for the BC/TIP Child Marriage component. During Q3, BC/TIP recruited a Child Marriage Officer who is due to commence with the program at the beginning of Q4 and also commenced with the recruitment of a Grants Officer who will take up the position during Q4. A new Prevention Program Officer will join the team during Q4 as the current Program Officer will leave at the beginning of Q4 to take up a new position with another organization. By the end of Q4 all new staff will have been hired and onboarded for current and scaled-up activities.
During Q3, BC/TIP held extensive planning meetings with current and new partners to devise the activity and implementation plans as well as the budgets for the modifications of current Sub-Awards and new Sub-Awards. Unfortunately, BC/TIP has been unable to finalize the Sub-Awards during the reporting quarter and will conclude the sub-awarding in Q4.
BC/TIP submitted the final Monitoring Evaluation Learning Plan on July 5, 2018 to USAID/Dhaka.
The two-days quarterly review and learning meeting with partners took place in May and was utilized to orient the partners on:
• Strategy • Grant management • Expanded activities including CVE and Child Marriage • New learning and research activities • Third-party monitoring • Cluster-level coordination • Revising sub-awards
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