Title:
Supporting Tunisia in strengthening its security and counter-terrorism responses.
Agreement Number:
7458025 P014017001
Agreement Value:
$1,893,286.30
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2024 - Dec 30, 2028
Description:
This project aims to strengthen security and counter-terrorism operations by improving close quarter battlefield (CQB) techniques for Tunisia’s National Guard Academy in Bir Bouregba, in accordance with international human rights, rule of law standards, and gender considerations. Project activities include: the construction of a CQB training facility; the supply of modernized equipment and training to improve the monitoring, data analysis, and real-time communication capacities of law enforcement officers; technical assistance to improve Standard Operating Procedures for the appropriate and safe use of CQB techniques; and technical assistance to promote and increase the capacity of female officers in frontline and operational roles.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
Expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Improved effectiveness, gender responsiveness, and compliance with human rights and rule-of-law standards of counter-terrorism, anti-crime, and critical incident response capabilities of Tunisian security forces, particularly the National Guard; and (2) Strengthened integration of gender considerations in effectiveness in women’s role in operational and tactical positions within the Tunisian security forces, particularly the National Guard.
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q4-0066
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Jan 27, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Program:
Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program
Program Purpose:
The Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program provides assistance to foreign states to enable them to prevent and respond to terrorist activity. It supports global efforts to fight terrorism and address terrorist threats to Canadians and Canadian interests throughout the world.