Title:
Holistic Support for Human Rights Defenders in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
Agreement Number:
7437352 P011073001
Agreement Value:
$1,952,383.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 26, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to increase the freedom and security of human rights defenders in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. Project activities include: (1) providing protection grants for human rights defenders at risk; (2) providing training and support to help protect the security of human rights defenders, particularly on cyber issues and personal security; (3) mapping the civic space and activities of human rights defenders to improve the networks between them; and (4) sharing information on urgent protection cases and broader trends with international actors to lobby for protection of human rights defenders.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) human rights defenders have strengthened resilience and ability to manage their security, supported by a gender-sensitive approach; and (2) the political and security space in which human rights defenders operate is defended and potentially expanded.
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00011
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
6000000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #3 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement
Amendment Date
Dec 15, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Front Line, the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders
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.