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Title:
Strengthening Women, Peace and Security in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
Agreement Number:
7419728 P008170001
Agreement Value:
$3,502,522.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Women’s active participation in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding presents unique and pivotal opportunities to create transformative solutions and, ultimately, more inclusive, gender equal and peaceful societies. This project aims to sustain and strengthen the impact of women peacebuilders and the work of their organizations in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka, Syria and Yemen. The project works to directly support grassroots women’s organizations, through financial support alongside close mentorship and training to strengthen results in their communities. Project activities include: (1) providing grants to local women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) and capacity building to improve the implementation of their projects in fragile and conflict settings; and (2) supporting the development and dissemination of innovative tools and training, increasing the overall capacity of women-led CSOs to contribute toward mediation, peacebuilding, and support to ongoing peace processes.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved effectiveness of local women-led CSOs peacebuilding efforts; and (2) improved peacebuilding practice that demonstrates greater responsiveness and inclusion of women peacebuilders globally.

Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00197
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
ICAN - International Civil Society Action Network
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.