TASHKENT, May 26. /“Dunyo” IA/. The U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed 2 million dollars to protect migrants in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic, informs “Dunyo” correspondent with reference to the Press-service of U.S. Embassy in Tashkent.
This support will be delivered through the ongoing USAID-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia project, implemented by Winrock International, and includes support to migrants from Uzbekistan.
Through the project, USAID will deliver much-needed assistance including informational resources; alternative livelihoods support; and skills training to help migrants navigate the difficult situation they are facing. The project will also ensure that migrants’ rights are protected through access to legal and psychological support.
The Safe Migration in Central Asia project supports five Central Asian republics with evidence-based practices and cross-border connections to strengthen the mutual accountability and effectiveness of governments, NGOs, and the private sector to prevent trafficking-in-persons (TIP), protect survivors, and promote safe migration.
