US Government Finances Two New Projects Against Trafficking in Persons in Costa Rica

San Jose, March 8, 2010

In honor of International Women’s Day, Ambassador Anne S. Andrew inaugurated two new projects against trafficking in persons (TIP). The International Organization on Migration (IOM) is receiving a $250,000 grant to implement a project titled “Profiling Traffickers: A Resource for Police Investigation in Costa Rica.” The project will provide technical assistance to police agencies regarding TIP investigation, including the development and use of TIP criminal profiles. This is a two-year project.

The USG is also providing the Rahab Foundation with a $100,000 grant to implement a project entitled “Prevention, Protection, Promotion of Penal Processes, and Services to Women and Teen Victims and Potential Victims of Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation.” This project is a victim-centered effort, which will work to provide protection and services to women and teen victims of trafficking. 

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