Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhanced Prevention and Intervention in Cases of Violence Against Women in Morocco
Agreement Number:
7385988 P002944001 & P002944002
Agreement Value:
$3,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 21, 2018 - Aug 31, 2023
Description:
P002944001 & P002944002: The purpose of the project is to enhance prevention and intervention in cases of violence against women in Morocco. The project’s objective is to strengthen the protection and promotion of the rights of women in a legal and institutional framework and create an environment that supports women and girls who are survivors of violence through quality essential services that are available and accessible and through improved mindsets that support equality. Project activities include: (1) adopting a comprehensive and multi sectoral approach by involving the health, justice, police, education and social protection sectors in order to intervene in terms of the prevention of violence, protection, addressing violence against women and bringing the guilty parties to justice; (2) offering additional support to women’s groups and local movements that defend the rights of women; (3) involving men in awareness and advocacy efforts in support of gender equality; and (4) providing technical assistance and strengthening the capacity of Morocco’s government institutions in addressing violence against women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced protection and promotion of women's rights in the legal and institutional framework; and (2) an enabling environment for women and girls who have survived violence through the provision of quality essential services that are available and accessible, and improved attitudes towards equality.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q4-00108
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The value of the agreement is changed to $3,500,000 CAD, The end date is changed to 2023-08-31.
Amendment Date
Mar 29, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
UN Women
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: