Consultancy to conduct a study of human trafficking in the CARIFORUM region. This study is being commissioned to (a) assess the true nature and extent of human trafficking in the region by identifying the current state of trafficking in each CARIFORUM Member State and the current knowledge gaps, (b) describe the efforts Member States are making to treat with the problem, including implementation of legislation and (c) develop a repository for human trafficking. This study will help to determine priorities for next-steps and the development of future anti-human trafficking activities. Bearing in mind the limited information currently available, it is expected that this initial assessment would identify gaps which warrant further research.
The study is expected to provide a better understanding of human trafficking in the region by gathering any relevant information. To meet the objective of the assignment is expected to_
Describe the manifestations of human trafficking in CARIFORUM;
Identify the causes of human trafficking and risk factors in CARIFORUM;
Review policy and practice in CARIFORUM measured against anti-trafficking human rights standards (such as for; identification and treatment of trafficking victims; monitoring, investigation and prosecution of traffickers; and extent and quality of services and accommodation for victims);
Identify domestic, regional and international best practices on the prevention and prohibition of human trafficking, the criminal prosecution of traffickers, and the protection of victims of trafficking; and
Determine the needs of CARIFORUM States in terms of prevention, suppression and punishment of trafficking in persons, protection of victims and national and international cooperation/coordination.
Propose reporting/monitoring mechanisms and the practical methods of facilitating reports by members of the public etc.; mechanisms for strengthening partnerships and coordination; research, education and awareness raising; and strengthening legislation, law enforcement, services to victims (to address across borders and within countries).
The assignment should provide a regional database for information sharing. This will be a source of comparable data within its own dataset as there will be standardised screening forms and procedures used. The data collected will contain information that will include patterns of exploitation, trafficking routes, profiles of traffickers, and instances of re-trafficking, among other useful data. This database will assist in measuring the scope of identified trafficking in a Member State as well as providing data on the characteristics of victims; the limitation being that this depends on the level of participation by the agencies in Member States involved and only identified cases are included.
Overall objective
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows_