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Title:

Support to Sentry Early Warning and Reporting System in Yemen

Agreement Number:

7401854 P007130001

Agreement Value:

$694,198.54

Agreement Date:

Feb 7, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019

Description:

This project supports the development and adaptation of technological solution to monitor ceasefire violations. The project also works with local organizations to train people to monitor and report on instances of violence. The United Nations (UN) Office of the Secretary General’s Special Representative for Yemen, brought parties together to the conflict in Yemen to agree to a ceasefire around the port of Hodeida.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) technology developed and adapted to monitor violence and ceasefire violations in Yemen; (2) volunteers trained in monitoring ceasefire violations; (3) violations of the ceasefire are reported; and (4) the UN has more independent and verifiable reporting on ceasefire violations and can hold parties to account.

Location:

Richmond, US

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00084

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Hala Systems, Inc.

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.