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Title:

Women's Empowerment and Resilient Inclusive Communities in Rakhine State

Agreement Number:

7400047 P006523001

Agreement Value:

$14,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 29, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This project aims to promote community cohesion in Rakhine State in Myanmar, with a specific emphasis on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The project, undertaken by UNDP in collaboration with UN Women, is designed to promote participatory and inclusive local planning processes and strengthen capacity of government and non-government stakeholders on human rights, gender equality and access to justice, building skills in communities for peaceful resolution of conflict. It will benefit 188,900 women and men in project locations, including 27 village tracts with 88 villages. Project activities include: (1) building capacity of communities for social cohesion through training of trainers, access to financial and technical support for community initiatives, trust-building and peace building activities; (2) support to government-community coordination mechanisms to address access to justice issues and generate solutions; (3) support and training for women’s civil society groups on advocacy, leadership and life skills; and (4) facilitate dialogue between government authorities and women’s groups to identify priorities for gender-responsive policies and public services.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results for this project include: (1) community priorities and needs are better met through inclusive and responsive service delivery, improved access to justice, and increased local development opportunities that promote social cohesion for men and women in Rakhine State; (2) women are empowered to engage in, contribute to, and benefit from community resilience, and inclusive growth and development in Rakhine State.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00020

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.