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Title:

Strengthening the Chemical Weapons Convention through Civil Society Engagement

Agreement Number:

7447918 P012290001

Agreement Value:

$289,925.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 2, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to strengthen the engagement of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, journalists and experts in meaningful policy dialogues around key Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) topics, while promoting gender considerations. Project activities include: (1) promoting and facilitating NGO participation at the CWC, the Conference of State Parties and 5th Review Conference. This is done through facilitating participation, organizing joint statements, side events, and exhibits with a focus on diverse gender and geographic representation; (2) delivering strategic workshops in advance of the 5th Review Conference; (3) developing and distributing a monthly newsletter and articles in Arms Control Today. The aim is to share information on chemical weapons developments and to provide reliable information related to the war in Ukraine and on chemical weapons use in Syria; (4) delivering video meetings and webinar presentations on key topics related to the CWC; and (5) completing regular updates to the CWC Coalition website.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected result of this project include a strengthened ability for NGOs, academia, journalists and non-governmental experts to engage in meaningful policy dialogue around key Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) topics. This will allow beneficiaries to explore challenges to the CWC and provide clear and concise recommendations for CWC States Parties and stakeholders. This includes those that take into account gender considerations.

Location:

Washington, US

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00478

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting

Recipient's Operating Name:

Arms Control Association

Recipient's Legal Name:

Arms Control Association

Program:

Weapon Threat Reduction Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons