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Title:

Emergency Assistance - Country-Level Funding - UNHCR 2019

Agreement Number:

7404412 P007069001

Agreement Value:

$17,400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 29, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Description:

March 2019 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provides international protection and assistance to the world’s refugees, stateless persons, asylum seekers, and in some instances, internally-displaced persons. The UNHCR searches for lasting solutions to their situations. With the support of GAC and other donors, the project provides assistance and protection to refugees, internally-displaced persons and other persons of concern in twenty countries across the world. Project activities include: (1) providing shelter, clothing and other essential non-food items; (2) providing adequate water, sanitation and health services, including in reproductive health; (3) providing opportunities for education and livelihoods support; (4) providing protection, including against sexual and gender-based violence, child protection and working with governments to register asylum seekers and refugees, and help issue identity documents; (5) working with governments to support refugee self-reliance and forge peaceful relations between refugees and local citizens; and (6) expanding opportunities for durable solutions for people of concern.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to assistance and protection services for refugees, internally-displaced persons and those who are stateless in order to meet their basic human needs and restore their livelihoods.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Geneva, CH

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00205

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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.