International Development Grant
Support to the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM)
Project Number: CA-3-P005081001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,900,000.00
Start Date: August 14, 2017
End Date: September 30, 2020
Duration: 3.1 years
Project Description
This project represent's Canada's contribution to the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM). The IIIM established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016 works to assist in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes under international law in Syria. The IIIM also conducts data collection analysis and preparation of information and evidence for use in eventual prosecution of suspected war criminals.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project is increased assurance to ensure that perpetrators of war crimes in the Syrian conflict are indicted by the IIIM and case files are delivered to governments for prosecution under universal jurisdiction or in an appropriately mandated court or tribunal.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
OHCHR - United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs