Title:
Combatting Discrimination and Violence Against Women and Girls in the Americas
Agreement Number:
7373543 P002380001
Agreement Value:
$2,988,609.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 21, 2017 - Aug 14, 2021
Description:
This project aims to: (1) provide access to justice for women and girls who have petitioned the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to resolve violations of their rights; and (2) help member states of the IACHR meet their obligations to prevent, protect, investigate and act to correct the historical and structural discrimination, gender inequality and violence against women and girls in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The project supports the IACHR in its work to address petitions, cases and requests of precautionary measures (rapid response in situations where there is an imminent risk of irreparable harm) related to discrimination and violence against women and girls. The project also supports IACHR member states in their efforts to meet regional standards (legal decisions and case law interpretations on state obligations to comply with commitments under the American Human Rights Convention and the Organization of American States Charter) and promote structural changes aimed at preventing violence against women and girls. Project activities include: (1) providing training for beneficiaries and stakeholders (public officials, women and girls); (2) holding public hearings with petitioners, victims and states; (3) organizing working meetings with stakeholders and members of the IACHR; and (4) providing states with guidance on applying IACHR recommendations and assisting states to incorporate them into domestic law.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results for this project include: (1) increased compliance by member states with precautionary measures issued by the IACHR which protect the rights and security of women and girls against serious, imminent and irreparable harm; (2) increased compliance by member states with the decisions from individual cases processed by the IACHR regarding human rights of women and girls; and (3) increased compliance by member states of key IACHR recommendations on cases regarding the obligation to prevent, protect, investigate and act with due diligence to correct historical and structural discrimination as well as gender inequality and violence against women and girls.
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q1-00021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to August 14, 2021
Amendment Date
Dec 3, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
OAS - Organization of American States
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.