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Title:
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples
Agreement Number:
7395462 P006058001
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 18, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Description:
The project supports the United Nations (UN) Voluntary Fund to enhance the meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples at the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. These two key UN bodies are devoted to Indigenous issues, as well as the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). These UN bodies facilitate the mechanisms to build the expertise of beneficiaries, enabling them to be effective participants in UN human rights mechanisms and more effective duty bearers within their respective communities through mentoring programs, information sessions and training.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased number of Indigenous peoples' participation in UN meetings and in decision-making processes; (2) increased representation of Indigenous women in UN meetings and processes as a means of empowering Indigenous women, including emerging leaders at the international level; (3) enhanced effectiveness of diverse information and views submitted to Treaty Bodies system and the UPR leading to the international Human Rights Mechanisms providing targeted expert advice on Indigenous issues and on related issues; and (4) increased advocacy by Indigenous peoples' representatives at local and national level.

Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q2-00330
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
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.