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Viewing cable 06TALLINN742, BRINGING ESTONIAN AND U.S. TIP NGOS TOGETHER

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06TALLINN742 2006-08-15 15:46 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Tallinn
VZCZCXRO0913
RR RUEHAST
DE RUEHTL #0742/01 2271546
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 151546Z AUG 06
FM AMEMBASSY TALLINN
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8908
INFO RUEHZL/EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TALLINN 000742 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958:  N/A 
TAGS: PGOV PHUM EN
SUBJECT: BRINGING ESTONIAN AND U.S. TIP NGOS TOGETHER 
 
 
TALLINN 00000742  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
1. (SBU) Summary.  In January 2006 the GOE passed its 
National Action Plan (NAP) to combat trafficking in 
persons (TIP).  However, prior to and since the NAP's 
passing, many NGOs have criticized the plan for its lack 
of consultation with civil society.  On July 19 post 
organized a roundtable discussion with Estonian NGOs to 
discuss shared challenges and concerns.  Immediately 
following the roundtable, post also arranged a digital 
video conference (DVC) between Estonian NGOs and U.S. 
based TIP NGOs to share experiences on best practices. 
Estonian participants told us these two events gave them 
new ideas on how to work more effectively with key GOE 
ministries and law enforcement agencies.  End summary. 
 
Getting everyone around the "Roundtable" 
---------------------------------------- 
 
2. (SBU) In January 2006 the GOE passed its National 
Action Plan (NAP) to combat trafficking in persons 
(TIP).  One of the key elements in the NAO was for 
greater GOE consultation and cooperation with Estonian 
NGOs.  However, prior to and since the NAP's passing, 
many NGOs have criticized the GOE's efforts, and have 
called for greater transparency, consultation, and input 
in development of TIP policy.  On July 19, we organized 
a roundtable which brought together the leading Estonian 
TIP NGOs to assess the strengths and weaknesses in the 
GOE's efforts to combat TIP. 
 
3. (U) The discussion centered on the lack of formal and 
regular channels of communication between GOE and civil 
society.  A recent case mentioned by the NGOs highlights 
this lack of cooperation and information.  In July an 
Estonian minor (a sixteen year old girl) was approached 
in Tallinn to be an au pair in Turkey.  When she 
contacted the Estonian Embassy in Ankara, they were 
unable to refer her to the NGOs that specialize in 
providing background check information for those 
interested in working abroad.  It was only by the 
minor's initiative that she was able to find the 
relevant NGO and be informed of the dubious nature of 
the job offer.  As most young people cannot be counted 
on to check out job offers this thoroughly, the NGOs 
were concerned by how many trafficking cases could be 
prevented by a better referral system. 
 
A little help from new American friends 
--------------------------------------- 
 
4. (U) Immediately after the roundtable, a DVC was 
conducted to bring together the Estonians NGOs at the 
roundtable and two US based anti-TIP NGOs ("SOS Boat 
People" and "Polaris Project").  The DVC focused 
primarily on an exchange of information and best 
practices in three areas: fostering a positive 
relationship with the government; approaching non- 
governmental agencies (i.e., foundations) for 
assistance/funding; and victim assistance.  Because the 
tradition of non-governmental organizations is a 
relatively new notion for Estonia, the Estonian NGOs 
were eager to find out how their American counterparts 
ensure successful operation in combating TIP and 
securing regular funding.  The most serious obstacle 
Estonian NGOs face is insufficient funding.  Estonian 
NGOs are still heavily dependent upon sporadic funding 
from the GOE and hesitant to seek alternative funding 
from the private sector (i.e., corporations, 
foundations, etc.).  The participating Estonians 
studiously peppered their U.S. counterparts on this 
topic and found their methods (from fund-raising to cost 
cutting) extremely topical and helpful. 
 
5. (SBU) Due to Estonia's small population, NGOs are 
still communicating with the GOE and law enforcement 
agencies based on personal connections rather than any 
institutionalized mechanism.  As a result, when key GOE 
officials change positions or NGO advocates leave their 
organizations, critical lines of communications are 
often lost and need to be recreated.  The American NGOs 
encouraged their Estonian counterparts to explore the 
possibility of concluding a written memorandum of 
understanding (MOU) with the GOE and to work out a 
formal victim referral mechanism with the GOE.  Not only 
would this greatly enhance NGO-government cooperation, 
but also assist in TIP-prevention and victim assistance. 
Polaris described an inter-agency task force in the 
Washington, D.C. area which is made up of various 
governmental representatives, law enforcement, and NGOs. 
According to Polaris, the task force has been successful 
in coordinating local DC government efforts as well as 
institutionalizing the communication and coordination 
between government agencies and NGOs. 
 
TALLINN 00000742  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
 
 
6. (U) The U.S. NGOs also shared a number of concrete 
practical tips for improving victim's assistance.  For 
example, Polaris Project explained that while they lack 
the funds to maintain a 24 hour hotline, they use 
volunteers to act as "duty officers" and have the 
hotline redirected to their cell phones on a rotating 
basis. 
 
7. (SBU) Comment.  As the Estonian NGO community is 
still relatively new, there is a tendency for NGOs to 
merely criticize the GOE without offering realistic 
alternatives or areas of cooperation.  During the 
roundtable and DVC, the NGOs began to explore areas of 
common ground with the GOE and consider tangible and 
feasible cooperation efforts.  The Estonian NGOs made 
great use of their opportunity receive tips from the 
U.S. NGOs.  One of the Estonian NGOs, "Living for 
Tomorrow", has already followed up with their U.S. 
counterparts to get contact information of additional 
U.S. NGOs working on TIP.  End Comment. 
 
Wos