Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Preventing Gender-Based Violence - UNFPA 2022
Agreement Number:
7439649 P011379001
Agreement Value:
$20,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 10, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
February 2022 - During conflicts, natural disasters and other complex emergencies, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs must not be overlooked. It is essential to ensure that life-saving interventions related to SRH services and protection from and response to sexual and gender-based violence are provided.
With GAC’s support, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is contributing to meeting the sexual and reproductive health and safety needs of vulnerable women and girls. The project operates in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency obstetric care, and sexual and reproductive health services; (2) ensuring protection from and response to gender-based violence; and (3) providing health services, supplies, commodities and medication, dignity kits, and reproductive health kits to crisis-affected people.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved sexual and reproductive health of vulnerable populations; and (2) increased protection from gender-based violence.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or that are food insecure.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q1-00016
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
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.