International Development Grant
Gender Diversity in Police Command Positions - United Nations Police
Project Number: CA-3-D004338001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $1,138,353.00
Start Date: March 30, 2017
End Date: March 31, 2019
Duration: 2.0 years
Project Description
The project aims to increase the representation of women in United Nations peacekeeping missions by training up to 200 women police officers through specialized training. Project activities include: (1) developing workshops in English and French for women police candidates; (2) conducting four regional workshops on increasing opportunities for women in senior United Nations police positions; and (3) mentoring of women in senior positions in peacekeeping missions and at United Nations headquarters.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased representation of qualified women police officers in leadership and professional posts; (2) increased operational efficiency of United Nations Police components; (3) improved promotion of gender equality during mandate implementation; and (4) improved service delivery to vulnerable populations.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
DPO – United Nations Department of Peace Operations
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs