Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Evolving towards the transformation of imaginaries and social norms in favour of women's rights and a life free of violence

Agreement Number:

PSF-0002-2019-2020

Agreement Value:

$11,426.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 19, 2019 - Jan 31, 2020

Description:

The project complements Canada's Cooperation Programming in Cuba as it promotes gender equality and women rights. Specifically, the project would increase awareness of women’s rights in Cuba while promoting public debates on Gender-based Violence through 1) a press conference and a forum debate in Havana and 2) screening of a documentary on gender issues in Ciego de Avila province. The project would also produce communication products for events' participants and social media platform.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

To raise awareness of women’s rights and promote public discussion on gender equality in
Cuba through: 1) Promoted public debate on women rights by a greater number of media at national and local level; 2) Improved alternatives to prevent gender-based violence against women and girls in Cuba by young activists, influencers and civil society organisations.

Location:

Havana, CU

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q3-00132

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Oxfam-Program in Cuba

Program:

Cuba Development Program