Title:
Sustaining Child Protection Capacities in UN Peacekeeping Transitions
Agreement Number:
7460796 P014177001
Agreement Value:
$682,402.22
Agreement Date:
Jul 18, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026
Description:
This project aims to increase the effectiveness of United Nations (UN) peace operations to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers by: (1) improving the UN member states understanding on how to implement the Vancouver Principles (VP); and (2), by improving coordination between UN peacekeepers and other child protection actors. This project supports the Centre for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). Project activities include: (1) conducting research on child protection needs in Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo, (2) sharing research findings and recommendations with UN Peacekeepers and child protection actors in the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan, and (3) conducting workshops and policy discussions with representatives from CAR, South Sudan, the UN Headquarters in New York and UN Member states.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: 1) Increased awareness of needed political, financial, and technical support for gender-sensitive child protection in peacekeeping transitions by UN Member States and UN Headquarters. 2) Enhanced awareness of gender-sensitive child protection capacity gaps, in peacekeeping transition settings by peacekeeping stakeholders and other child protection actors. 3) Increased information-sharing and coordination on meeting gender-sensitive child protection challenges in peacekeeping transition settings by child protection actors.
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00380
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Center for Civilians in Conflict
Recipient's Legal Name:
Center for Civilians in Conflict
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:
The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.