[1] In 2010 Tajikistan was a source country for women trafficked through Kyrgyzstan and Russia to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.
Men were trafficked to Russia and Kazakhstan for the purpose of forced labor, primarily in the construction and agricultural industries.
The Government of Tajikistan did not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it made significant efforts to do so.
Tajikistan made only some efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of trafficking among its estimated one million citizens who find permanent or seasonal work abroad, primarily in Russia and Kazakhstan.
[5] Tajikistan demonstrated decreased anti-trafficking law enforcement efforts during the reporting period.
Some local government officials participated in trafficking prevention and awareness campaigns in cooperation with NGOs and international organizations.
The government made some structural reforms to improve its ability to monitor emigration patterns for evidence of trafficking.