Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Judicial Strengthening Program for the Eastern Caribbean
Agreement Number:
7453342 P011397001
Agreement Value:
$4,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 19, 2023 - Dec 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to increase the protection of the rights of women, youth and children by the justice system in the Eastern Caribbean (St. Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines). It will provide technical assistance to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, High Courts and Magistrates Courts in each national jurisdiction to improve the functioning of the courts and deliver fair and transparent justice. It will increase the capacity of vulnerable populations to know and exercise their rights through judicial processes and will increase the capacity of judges, prosecutors, public defenders targeting Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) to reduce delays in the system for sexual offences among other matters.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) Improved capacity of judges, prosecutors and public defenders of the Eastern Caribbean to efficiently deliver and administer criminal justice, especially in cases of sexual and gender based violence affecting women, girls and youth; and (2) improved capacity of vulnerable populations to exercise rights in judicial proceedings and the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ability to manage such proceedings focusing on women, girls and youth.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6Z 2C5
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00010
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Justice Education Society of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
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.