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Title:

Improving Access to SRHR in Ethiopia

Agreement Number:

7459386 P010687001

Agreement Value:

$14,800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 2, 2024 - Jul 31, 2031

Description:

The project focuses on under-served regions and groups not yet supported by Canada or other donors. This includes programming in conflict-affected Tigray to respond to high rates of conflict-related sexual violence during the 2021-22 conflict and support for women factory workers, women with disabilities, and survivors in under-served regions (Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz regional states, Oromia and Tigray). The project seeks to increase access to safe abortion for women and girls. This includes abortion and post-abortion care and improved agency for their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) decision-making options. Project activities include: (1) protecting and promoting women and girls’ rights to bodily autonomy, particularly those especially vulnerable; (2) training civil society organizations to provide community based SRHR services; and (3) providing technical assistance to public health professionals to improve the quality and sustainability of SRHR services and information.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved provision of quality, gender-responsive contraception, abortion, and reproductive health services to women and girls; (2) improved social support for women and girls requiring abortion and SRHR services; and (3) increased political support and leadership from the Government of Ethiopia for gender equality and SRHR.

Location:

Chapel Hill, US

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00359

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Ipas

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ipas

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.