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Title:

Preventing and combating sexual violence

Agreement Number:

7429809 P008605001

Agreement Value:

$8,281,276.00

Agreement Date:

May 3, 2021 - Jul 31, 2026

Description:

The project aims to reduce sexual and gender-based violence among girls and boys in Burkina Faso, particularly in conflict-affected areas. The project will strengthen the capacity and coordination of key actors including state actors, community networks and children. Project activities will include (1) developing and validating a multisectoral procedure and operating procedures for preventing and combating sexual violence against girls in the context of a pandemic and the isolation of children; (2) implementation of a consultative committee of girls and boys to support the implementation of the project and contribute to its governance; and (3) developing standardized sectoral operating procedures (defence, security, social work, health, education and justice) on sexual and gender-based violence against children.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Expected Results :(1) improved performance of state actors in the sectors of defence, security, social work, health, education, and justice in the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence against girls and boys; (2) increased role of community protection networks, civil society and children in the prevention of and response to sexual and gender-based violence against girls and boys:

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H2R 1J4

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q1-00202

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

894437284

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

International Bureau for

Federal Riding Name:

Papineau

Federal Riding Number:

24055

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.