Grants and Contributions:

Implementing the Code of Conduct for Gathering Information about conflict sexual violence

7449377 P012439001

$2,259,800.61

Mar 30, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

The Global Code of Conduct for Gathering and Using Information about Systematic and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence is a code of conduct and standards for the safe, effective and ethical gathering and use of victim or survivor information on systematic and conflict-related sexual violence. A system developed through global consultations, with survivors at the heart of its work. The creation of the Code responds to the proliferation of harmful information-gathering approaches that are not sensitive to survivor trauma, are uncoordinated and are ineffective for documentation purposes. These harmful practices include re-traumatization, personal security, violations of privacy rights, and failed justice outcomes. This Project focuses on building awareness and implementing the Code with key stakeholders, such as investigation authorities, humanitarian actors, civil society, media, policy-makers, governments and other organizations and individuals working on information-gathering with survivors. Using the Code properly means integrating it into systems, processes, policies, contracts and terms of reference of investigation teams. Targeted activities can occur in Colombia, Iraq, Myanmar, Syria and Ukraine, among others.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected results for this project include: (1) strengthened empowerment of survivors to exercise their rights and share their information in safer and more effective ways; (2) increased qualified andbetter prepared gatherers and users of information work with survivors to enhance their rights safely and effectively; and (3) improved communication, coordination and cooperation within and across sectors to ensure increased respect for survivor rights.

The Hague, NL

064-2024-2025-Q2-00542

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Feb 23, 2026

The Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI) c/o The Humanity Hub

Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs)

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is the Government of Canada’s (GoC) platform for conflict prevention, stabilization and peacebuilding. It engages in fragile and conflict-affected states leveraging resources of, and partnerships with, multilateral institutions and like-minded nations. It effects its work through policy expertise, support to multilateral institutions, programming and deployments.