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Title:
Support to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM)
Agreement Number:
7376910 P005081001
Agreement Value:
$2,900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 30, 2020
Description:
This project represent's Canada's contribution to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM). The IIIM, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, works to assist in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes under international law in Syria. The IIIM also conducts data collection, analysis and preparation of information and evidence for use in eventual prosecution of suspected war criminals.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project is increased assurance to ensure that perpetrators of war crimes in the Syrian conflict are indicted by the IIIM and case files are delivered to governments for prosecution under universal jurisdiction, or in an appropriately mandated court or tribunal.

Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q1-00133
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

The end date is postponed to September 30, 2020

Amendment Date
Mar 25, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
OHCHR - United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.

Amendments:
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