Title:
Advancing the Fight Against Impunity in Myanmar
Agreement Number:
7419294 P008200001 P008200002
Agreement Value:
$2,464,370.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 13, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Description:
This project aims to improve Myanmar’s ability to reform laws, policies and judicial practices, as well as strengthen national capacity to promote rule of law and address accountability for human rights violations. Project activities include: (1) conducting and supporting research and legal analysis of country specific cases to raise awareness, and draw broader support on identified barriers to redress and accountability; (2) building national capacities of judges, prosecutors, investigators, lawyers, civil society organization and victims’ representatives on the rights to remedies and redress for serious human rights violations; and (3) promoting and engaging local national and international advocacy efforts aimed at achieving accountability or remedies and reparation for victims and their families.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved conformity with international obligations to respect and protect human rights for Myanmar; (2) increased capacity of local stakeholders including judges, prosecutors, investigators, media, and civil society organizations to promote the rule of law and address accountability for human rights violations; and (3) increased knowledge on legal issues related to justice and accountability for the general Myanmar population.
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00262
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Commission of Jurists
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.