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Title:

Women and Girls First Myanmar

Agreement Number:

7457486 P013311001

Agreement Value:

$9,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 21, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to address the critical sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) needs of conflict-affected women, girls, and young people in Myanmar. It does so with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The project supports women, girls, and youth to realize their SRHR and fulfill their potential by improving gender equality and preventing gender-based violence (GBV). Project activities include: (1) developing education programs for women, girls, and young people on SRHR, GBV, and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS); (2) developing community awareness programs and training sessions on SRHR, GBV, and MHPSS; (3) facilitating training sessions and community meetings focusing on reinforcing positive coping strategies, social norms, and non-violent behavior; and (4) providing integrated quality SRHR, GBV, and MHPSS. This project aims to benefit 800,000 women, girls, and vulnerable people across Myanmar.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved community leaders’ responsiveness to the needs of women, girls, and young people regarding sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR), the right to safety from violence, and safety in emergencies; (2) improved access to a quality, comprehensive, rights-based package of integrated SRHR, GBV, and MHPSS services; and (3) enhanced community resilience and social cohesion towards realizing and localizing SRHR, GBV and MHPSS outcomes.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00242

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.