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Title:

Strengthening Response Capacities of Deployed Medical Personnel

Agreement Number:

7418677 P008180001

Agreement Value:

$1,717,715.33

Agreement Date:

Mar 2, 2020 - Aug 18, 2021

Description:

This project focuses on addressing the critical gap in the basic medical training of women and men uniformed medical personnel deployed to the top five high-threat UN peacekeeping missions, in order to limit injuries and fatalities of peacekeepers when they occur. This training works to encompass the physical dimensions of Level 1 medical assistance and the psychological dimensions of trauma, potentially reducing the consequences of combat stress reactions and post-traumatic stress disorders, with a particular emphasis on responses to sexual and gender-based violence. Project activities include: (1) conducting a needs assessment in each of the eight countries (Burkina Faso, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo); (2) tailoring the training materials to specific gaps identified in the needs assessments; (3) delivering a training of trainers workshop; (4) delivering eight training courses to women and men uniformed medical personnel; and (5) designing and implementing an online platform to provide advice and mentoring to those trained participants.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced physical and mental well-being of women and men military and police personnel deployed to UN peace operations; and (2) strengthened knowledge, skills and behavior of women and men medical personnel (military and police), deployed to the top five high-risk United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Location:

Geneva, CH

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00259

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

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.