Title:
Global Network of Women Legislators in Defence, Security and Peace Portfolios
Agreement Number:
7452368 P012880001
Agreement Value:
$249,098.91
Agreement Date:
Aug 2, 2023 - May 10, 2024
Description:
This pilot project of five months aims to enable women legislators in defence, security and peace portfolios to establish a functional network for peer support and exchange of experience. It seeks to set up a support the recently established Global Network of Women Legislators in Defence, Security, and Peace portfolios (WLID). This network acts as a functional mechanism to address barriers to increased representation and meaningful participation of elected women in conflict prevention and resolution. It serves as a platform to bolster the advancement of (WPS) National Action Plans. Project activities are primarily focused on steps to guide the creation of the WLID Secretariat and include: (1) consulting other regional and international networks to learn lessons and refine the niche of the network; (2) creating a work plan for WLID; (3) recruiting new WLID members; (4) designing and populating a secure WLID membership database; (5) developing internal and external communications plans; (6) developing concept papers for WLID activities; and (7) drafting a network membership orientation package.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced capacities of women legislators in defence, security and peace-building portfolios to connect, communicate and learn from each other; and (2) enhanced skills and knowledge of women legislators in defence, security and peace-building portfolios to engage in discussion about tools and processes that will support their efforts to have more influence over policy.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1A 0A6
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00602
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Parliamentary Centre of Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Parliamentary Centre of Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.