Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Resilience of francophone LGBTQI+ movements in North Africa
Agreement Number:
7458154 P013736001
Agreement Value:
$1,440,308.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
The project aims to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) rights movements in North Africa, specifically in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Project activities include: (1) supporting local organizations in setting up 10 initiatives to promote the rights and well-being of LGBTQI+ people; (2) documenting and strengthening the safety, mental health and well-being of LGBTQI+ activists; and (3) enabling regional consultation and activist participation in international conferences and consultation forums.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved availability and accessibility of financial and technical resources, adapted to the needs and priorities of LGBTQI+ activists in North Africa; (2) design and improvement of tools aimed at the well-being and safety of LGBTQI+ activists in North Africa; and (3) strengthening of the activist network with the aim of promoting cross-learning and the convergence of advocacy actions.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H2X 1L1
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00292
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
ÉGIDES l’Alliance internationale francopho
Recipient's Legal Name:
ÉGIDES
Federal Riding Name:
Laurier--Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding Number:
24039
Program:
Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming
Program Purpose:
The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.