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Title:

Preventing child soldier recruitment in peacekeeping

Agreement Number:

7461467 P014518001

Agreement Value:

$1,114,463.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 16, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

With Canada’s support, the Henry L. Stimson Center aims to increase the effectiveness of United Nations (UN) peace operations to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers by: improving the UN Member States’ understanding of how to implement the Vancouver Principles (VPs), and enhancing the ability of peacekeepers to identify and develop plans to prevent or mitigate risk factors associated with the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Project activities include: (1) conducting research on child protection needs in Liberia, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic; (2) publishing research reports on the future challenges to UN-led or other supported peace operations concerning the recruitment and use of child soldiers; and (3) conducting workshops and policy discussions regionally in Africa, Latin America, the Indo-Pacific, and at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved understanding of the challenges related to the recruitment and use of child soldiers; (2) enhanced awareness among the UN Member States and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) about the future risks in UN-led and other supported peace operations concerning the recruitment and use of child soldiers and child protection mandates; and 3) increased knowledge about the best practices, lessons, and challenges emerging from the troop and police contributing countries when implementing the VPs.
The expected ultimate outcome is to increase the effectiveness of United Nations (UN) peace operations to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers.

Location:

Washington, US

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00405

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

HENRY L. STIMSON CENTER

Recipient's Legal Name:

HENRY L. STIMSON CENTER

Federal Riding Number:

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.