Title:
Preservation and Promotion of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
Agreement Number:
7422708 P009691001
Agreement Value:
$247,639.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 27, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This project supports the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) for the
preservation of its archives, and the promotion of its history and legacy. The Special Court for
Sierra Leone was a success story in the application of criminal law and brining perpetrators to
justice following the civil war in Sierra Leone. Its successor, the Residual Special Court for
Sierra Leone continued is legacy and this project will support the preservation of its archives
and promote its achievements. Access to the court’s history is critical to the prevention of
conflict, as it allows for free debate and discussion about the war, its causes and effects and
lessons learned, for all constituents of society.
Project activities include: (1) storing, preserving and using records and war related materials; (2) setting up electronic access to the public records; and (3) organizing an outreach and public education campaign to promote the archives nation-wide.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased discussion, participation and use of the archives; (2) increased awareness and understanding of the war, its causes and impact, as well as transitional justice mechanisms; and (3) enhanced participation of women and grassroots communities in peace and reconciliation discussions.
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q2-00050
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Residual Special Court forSierra Leone
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.