Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting the Participation of Women's Advisory Boards in Local Governance
Agreement Number:
7396736 P005908001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 31, 2018 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The project aims to enhance the role of women in local governance, transform the way local councils interact with women, and improve local government’s responsiveness to key issues identified by women advocates in five areas of Iraq that were retaken from or are vulnerable to Daesh. The project aims to create and support five women’s advisory boards in Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewa and Salahaddin. Through these advisory boards and local councils, women elaborate development plans that include community interests and prioritize the safe inclusion of women and girls.
Project activities include: (1) empowering women to influence local decision-making by supplying them with research on community priorities; (2) building their organizing and advocacy skills; and (3) making financial resources available to women for local development projects.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) an increased role for women in building trust between local government and communities in areas retaken from Daesh; and (2) enhanced cooperation between women activists and local government to respond to community needs.
Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q3-00362
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Sep 14, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
National Democratic Institute
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: