Bishkek, Dec. 18, 2020. /Kabar/. USAID Safe Migration in Central Asia Project in cooperation with the Resource Center for the Elderly Public Association initiated online consultations for labor migrants from the Kyrgyz Republic, Yulia Salomatina, the project coordinator of the Resource Center for the Elderly said at a press café on the occasion of the International Migrants' Day.
According to her, from August to November 2020, migrants could receive free legal advice and psychological support through social networks.
"For 4 months, about 500 people contacted our specialists online. Most of them live in Kyrgyzstan, 62% of them are women. The most frequently asked questions were about extending registration on the territory of the Russian Federation, passport replacement, air travel and the possibility to return to Russia to extend the work,” she noted.
At the same time, the project coordinator noted online consultations were provided through Facebook, Instagram and Telegram chatbots, which provide answers to frequently asked questions on migration in Kyrgyz and Russian languages.
The USAID-funded Safe Migration Project in Central Asia is being implemented by Winrock International in five Central Asian countries. It is a five-year project that uses evidence-based methods and cross-border linkages to strengthen mutual accountability and effectiveness of governments, NGOs and the private sector to prevent human trafficking, protect victims and promote safe migration. The project works closely with local governments, civil society and the private sector to improve migration practices and prevent exploitation. More information is available on the USAID Central Asia website: https://www.usaid.gov/central-asia-regional.
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