Strengthening Law Enforcement Responses and Action Against Internal Trafficking and Bonded Labour in Sindh & Punjab Provinces

The purpose of the project is to contribute to the elimination of bonded labour and to address the needs of bonded laborers and their families in Pakistan. ILO will provide technical assistance to federal and provincial governments to strengthen coordination and commitment to develop and implement policies and programs to combat bonded labor, and to protect laborers and their families. This includes supporting the activation of currently dormant District Vigilance Committees (DVCs) in target Districts. ILO will train key stakeholders to increase their capacity to address bonded laborers’ legal and social needs. It will coordinate a collaborative rehabilitation program to provide sustainable assistance to released men and women labourers. The project also includes a comprehensive knowledge and awareness campaign for stakeholders including parliamentarians, religious leaders, media, and workers. This project results will include improved government coordination and increased budgetary allocations for bonded labour; increased capacity and collaboration between law enforcement, government and civil society; coordinated, better rehabilitation services for released laborers and families, and increased knowledge and awareness about bonded labor and how effectively to combat it in Pakistan.

Project symbol

PAK/10/02/USA

Admin unit

CO-Islamabad

Start date

30/09/2010

End date

31/12/2013

Total allocation

750000

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

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Development Partners

USA, Department of State, Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP)

Country/Countries

Pakistan

Outcomes

Child Labour