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Title:

Supporting national response to gender-based violence in Cuba

Agreement Number:

7457743 P013004001

Agreement Value:

$3,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 15, 2029

Description:

This project aims to reduce the impact of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Cuba by working on 2 components: (a) identifying and addressing discriminatory barriers and practices which hinder an effective response, and (b) establishing comprehensive and integrated services at national and local levels. To accomplish this, UNFPA aims to work in partnership with the Cuban Federation of Women (FMC in Spanish) and other local stakeholders. Project activities include: (1) completing a study of the structural barriers and gender discriminatory practices which perpetuate SGBV and hinder prevention, care and protection against it; (2) implementing training for decision makers, representatives of local organizations, service providers and community members, to transform perceptions and practices to promote gender equality; (3) improving the coordination mechanisms at the national and local levels to respond to SGBV; (4) implementing a communication strategy to prevent and respond to SGBV; (5) creating a national helpline to provide immediate assistance to victims of SGBV; (6) conducting a study of the prevalence of SGBV in 40 municipalities; and (7) enabling services in those municipalities to respond to GBV guided by protocols with a comprehensive and integrated approach. It aims to benefit 46,700 people, including 30,979 women, girls, and members of other minority groups vulnerable to SGBV from 40 municipalities in 15 provinces of the country.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) removed discriminatory barriers and practices to promote the prevention and comprehensive response to sexual and gender-based violence; and (2) increased protection of the beneficiary population, with emphasis on women and girls, against gender-based violence at the national and local level.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00232

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNFPA - United Nations Population

Federal Riding Number:

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.