Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Local Resilience for Peace in Myanmar for 2020 and Beyond
Agreement Number:
7424070 P009747001
Agreement Value:
$5,091,378.84
Agreement Date:
Oct 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to respond to the unrest and the escalation of violence caused by disinformation leading up to and following the 2020 Myanmar general election. The proposed initiative will engage with media in Myanmar, increasing their awareness of effective information and rumour management systems to mitigate election violence and misinformation. It will also build community resilience against violence and misinformation in diverse communities by enhancing the skills, knowledge and capacities of youth, civil society, women and media in the four states Rakhine, Shan, Kachin and Kayah.
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 in 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 of legal issues related to justice and accountability for the general Myanmar population.
Location:
Bamako, ML
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00270
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #2 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement, and an extension to the expiry date
Amendment Date
Feb 16, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND
Recipient's Legal Name:
SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND
Amendments: