Grants and Contributions:

Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies by Combating Hate Speech

5007063448 P002767001

$595,421.00

Mar 29, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019

This project seeks to contribute to the advancement of inclusive, peaceful and pluralistic societies through efforts to support the implementation of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) Resolution 16/18. Freedom of expression, religion or belief, and non-discrimination, are mutually reinforcing rights. In HRC Resolution 16/18, States committed to uphold these rights by addressing the root causes of violence and discrimination motivated by religion or belief. To do so, States are focusing on building the resilience of communities to messages advocating violence, and on increasing space for inclusive and pluralistic discourse. Though governments are committed to the resolution at the national level, some are facing significant challenges in implementing it. The efforts carried out in this project aim to address this implementation gap internationally, and specifically at the national level in Bangladesh, Myanmar and Tunisia, where particular support is needed.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) international mechanisms are more effective in promoting peaceful, inclusive societies by increasing understanding of United Nations processes (Human Rights Council, Universal Periodic Review, Istanbul Process) on how to combat religiously motivated hate speech through promoting religious tolerance and freedom of expression; and (2) improved or newly initiated legislative processes and inter-community dialogues are underway in Tunisia, Myanmar and Bangladesh to combat religiously-motivated hate speech and incitement to violence, building the stability of communities.

London, GB

GC-2017-Q4-0014

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report: The value is decreased by $130,341 CAD.

Sep 9, 2019

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Peace and Stabilization Operations

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.