Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improved Access to Justice for Victims of Gender-Based Violence
Agreement Number:
7428807 P008651001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 22, 2021 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The project aims to increase access to justice for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in El Salvador, particularly women and girls, so that they can implement their rights more effectively.
This project aims to support the promotion of human rights in El Salvador by increasing access to justice for vulnerable populations, particularly victims of sexual and GBV. Project activities include: (1) training and coaching lawyers and civil society organizations to actively participate in legal and democratic processes to reduce impunity and improve the rule of law in El Salvador; and (2) fostering the collaboration of Lawyers Without Borders with their partners in the field, to improve the effectiveness of human rights judicial proceedings through training and technical support from specialized lawyers.
The project benefits all victims of GBV, in particular women, girls, and members of the LGBTQ2I community. This will represent a significant step forward in terms of access to justice, the fight against impunity and a change of mentality within the judicial system and society. The project works directly with some 500 actors in the justice system and civil society organizations (CSOs), and with over 5,000 people, including 2,500 women and girls.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and justice system actors to protect and defend human rights in cases of gender-based violence (GBV); and (2) increased participation and representation of women and CSOs in advocacy and dialogue forums for the fight against GBV.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1R 2K5
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00006
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3202888043809
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement, and an extension to the expiry date
Amendment Date
Oct 7, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Avocats Sans Frontières Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Québec
Federal Riding Number:
24059
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.
Amendments: