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REGIONAL CONFERENCE "STRENGTHENING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING"

On November 24, 2021 a lawyer from Sana Sezim, whose position is funded by the TIP Office, participated in a regional conference “Strengthening National and International Partnership in Combating Human Trafficking” in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

The lawyer presented on Sana Sezim’s work to promote regional anti-TIP cooperation, lobby for improved national legislation, and develop national referral mechanisms. The lawyer also met with representatives from Uzbekistani NGOs, including partner Istiqbolli Avlod. From July - September 2021, Sana Sezim's lawyers assisted 54 victims of trafficking in Kazakhstan -- 47 of whom were Uzbekistani citizens. Additionally, more than 1,000 legal consultations were provided on issues such as visas, labor contracts, legislation, and regional COVID-19 restrictions. Sana Sezim works closely with the Uzbekistani Embassy and Consulates in Kazakhstan to repatriate migrants exploited in Kazakhstan, and partners with NGO Istiqbolli Avlod to support their reintegration upon arrival.