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Title:

Peace Support Project Yemen

Agreement Number:

7419733 P008490002

Agreement Value:

$3,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 30, 2020 - Jun 30, 2023

Description:

This project supports activities of the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) aiming to end the conflict, and allow for the resumption of a peaceful and inclusive Yemeni-led political transition process. The OSESGY undertakes activities that address the legitimate needs and aspirations of the Yemeni people, including women and youth. Project activities include: (1) providing technical advisory support and programmatic activities in support of the peace process, which are not currently covered by OSESGY’s operational budget; (2) convening peace consultations, Special Flights to and from Sana’a by the Special Envoy himself and his staff; and (3) conducting gender expertise to support an inclusive peace process.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is the attainment of a negotiated political settlement aimed at ending the conflict, reducing violence and identifying elements for a political transition.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00277

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

The value of the agreement is changed to $3,500,000 CAD, The end date is changed to 2023-06-30.

Amendment Date

Mar 25, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

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.

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