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Title:

Rapid Deployment of Gender Experts to Secure Accountability for Sexual Gender- Based Crimes

Agreement Number:

5007063509 D004182001 P002803001

Agreement Value:

$9,996,502.29

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2017 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This project aims to increase the capacity of international organizations and transitional justice mechanisms to investigate and prosecute sexual and gender-based violence crimes committed during conflicts by deploying gender-based violence experts to justice and accountability mechanisms around the world. The project also works to provide up to fifteen deployments in response to urgent requests for expertise to support accountability for conflict related sexual and gender-based crimes.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) adopting and implementing women, peace and security commitments and accountability frameworks in conflict and post-conflict situations; and (2) providing support to national and regional implementation and monitoring of WPS and related commitments so that Member States are more accountable.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q4-0189

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Original Amount of $2,132,017, Amendment #1 to increase the value by $550,000, Amendment #2 to increase value by $1,388,657, Amendment #3 to increase the value by $5,925,828.29

Amendment Date

Mar 27, 2019

Recipient's Legal Name:

UN Women

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.

Amendments:

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