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Title:

Together: Improving Women and Girls' Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Agreement Number:

7415435 P006280001

Agreement Value:

$6,018,935.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 3, 2020 - Aug 30, 2023

Description:

This project aims to improve sexual and reproductive health, and promote and protect the related rights of women and girls, including those living with disabilities, in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo. Project activities include: (1) increasing the capacity of communities to promote gender-friendly behaviour and social norms related to the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and adolescent girls; (2) training health personnel on SRHR services for women and adolescent girls, including long-term contraceptive methods; and (3) increasing the capacity of civil society and elected local government officials to advocate on SRHR services for women and adolescent girls. The project aims to raise awareness on SRHR services amongst 15,000 women, girls, men, boys and community leaders. The project also provides comprehensive sexuality and SRHR education program for 12,000 girls, boys and adolescents, and trains 116 community mobilizers.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased use of gender- and adolescent-friendly services in comprehensive sexuality education, and sexual and reproductive health in targeted regions; (2) improved gender- and adolescent-friendly comprehensive sexuality education services in targeted regions; and (3) strengthened government and civil society engagements in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H2X 3V4

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00052

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

889147401

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Humanity & Inclusion Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Laurier--Sainte-Marie

Federal Riding Number:

24039

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.