Kazakhstan Tourism
V. Country Narratives -- Countries H through P
Kenya is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Kenyan children are internally trafficked for forced domestic servitude, street vending, agricultural labor, and sexual exploitation. Children are also trafficked to Kenya’s coastal area, where they are sexually exploited in a nascent coastal sex tourism industry catering to foreigners. Kenyan women are trafficked to the Middle East, other African nations, and Western Europe for forced domestic labor and sexual exploitation. Burundian and Rwandan children are trafficked to Kenya for sexual exploitation and unpaid domestic labor. Asian nationals, mainly Chinese women, are reportedly trafficked through Nairobi to Europe. Southeast Asian nationals are coerced into accepting circumstances of bonded and unpaid labor in Kenya’s construction and garment industries. ... [Read More]
Hague Convention on Legalization of Foreign Public Documents
Barbados: On February 24, 1965, the United Kingdom extended the Convention to Barbados which entered into force April 25, 1965. Barbados achieved independence November 30, 1966. By a note of August 1995 to the depositary, the Government of Barbados declared that it considers itself bound by the Convention effective the date of independence. Competent Authority: 1. Solicitor-General; 2. Deputy Solicitor General; 3. Registrar of the Supreme Court of Barbados Law Courts, Bridgetown, Barbados, tel: 809-42-75537; 4. The Permanent Secretary - Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and International Transport; 5. The Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and International Transport ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Demir Bank has been growing and adding services, but in general, the banking and financial sector remains weak. Tourism, which has great potential, remains undeveloped. There is some investment at Lake Issyk-Kul, but not all of the new accommodations will meet Western standards. ... [Read More]
International Students – Educational Information and Resources
Minister of Culture and Tourism (former) ... Minister of Tourism & Antiquities ... [Read More]
Nations Make Progress Against Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Finds - US Department of State
Consistent with its objective of inspiring action against human trafficking, the TIP report also issues praise for localities that have adopted "best practices" in their strides to prevent trafficking, provide for victims or prosecute traffickers themselves. Panama has passed a law that requires businesses in the tourist industry to inform travelers about laws against child pornography and sex tourism. The city of Madrid has taken strides to reduce both prostitution and trafficking by targeting the customers of these illicit endeavors, while at the same time engaging in prevention and victim assistance efforts. ... [Read More]
Freedom Support Educational Partnerships Program – Project Profiles – Educational Partnerships Program
Cal Poly Pomona is working with Petrozavodsk State University (PSU) to develop their program in Tourism Management and to introduce the fields of Hospitality and Restaurant Management. Program objectives include: faculty exchanges resulting in the development of 14 new courses and instructional materials; development of the curricula for Hotel and Restaurant management; acquisition of new library materials; improvement of English language skills of PSU faculty; the establishment of an Internet based distance learning link; and the offering of continuing education seminars. ... [Read More]
Country Narratives -- Countries H through P
Fourteen government agencies are involved in anti-trafficking efforts, much of which is prevention-oriented. Officials oversee pre-departure sessions with overseas contract workers to warn them about trafficking. Officials have made commendable efforts to control “mail-order bride” businesses through increased monitoring. Government offices conduct information campaigns on child labor and sexual exploitation for the hotel industry and other tourism businesses. ... Mauritius is a source country for women and children trafficked internally for commercial sexual exploitation. Sex tourism is a serious concern and is being addressed through a broad coalition of government and civic service institutions. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Nations Make Progress Against Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Finds
Consistent with its objective of inspiring action against human trafficking, the TIP report also issues praise for localities that have adopted "best practices" in their strides to prevent trafficking, provide for victims or prosecute traffickers themselves. Panama has passed a law that requires businesses in the tourist industry to inform travelers about laws against child pornography and sex tourism. The city of Madrid has taken strides to reduce both prostitution and trafficking by targeting the customers of these illicit endeavors, while at the same time engaging in prevention and victim assistance efforts. ... [Read More]
The U.S. Government’s International Anti-Trafficking Programs Fiscal Year 2004
To assist several NGOs in reducing demand and incidence of sex tourism in Goa, raising increased awareness by the government, community, and tourism industry. ... To train staff of American companies in travel and tourism industry, impacted heavily by North American tourists. ... To promote self-regulation of the tourism industry, raise awareness on trafficking in destination countries, and create economic opportunities for potential victims. ... [Read More]
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