International Development Grant
Promoting the Women Peace and Security Agenda in the Syrian Peace and Transition Process
Project Number: CA-3-D004234001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $1,718,052.00
Start Date: March 15, 2017
End Date: September 30, 2019
Duration: 2.5 years
Project Description
This project aims to strengthen the engagement and role of women in the Syrian peace process by building the capacity of the Women’s Advisory Board. The capacity of the Women’s Advisory Board is built through the provision of training logistical support guidance and technical expertise.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) the Women’s Advisory Board has increased capacity to advocate and negotiate in the peace process; and (2) the importance of women’s participation in the peace process is recognized in negotiations.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (May 2018) include: (1) one set of Women’s Advisory Board bylaws that provide working principles and structure were agreed to; (2) 30% quota for women’s participation in future governance structures were agreed to by the Syrian Opposition High Negotiations Committee; and (3) four negotiation working groups were formed to address the following issues: political transition elections constitution counter-terrorism security sector reform and confidence-building measures and security.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Center for Civil Societyand Democracy
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