International Development Grant
Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Through Public Institutions
Project Number: CA-3-P001943002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $400,000.00
Start Date: June 17, 2020
End Date: September 30, 2021
Duration: 1.3 years
Project Description
The project aims to advance gender equality and the human rights of women and girls by strengthening Sri Lanka’s capacity to respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic this project is providing additional assistance to ensure the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women girls and vulnerable populations are addressed during COVID-19. Project activities include: (1) creating media messaging to raise awareness of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) risk; (2) resourcing 30 hospital care centers to support remote counselling; (3) training hospital and care centre personnel on online case management and protocols to support SGBV survivors; and (3) procuring medical equipment for hospital maternity wards including portable scanners handheld Doppler infant weighing scales multi-para monitors and radiant warmers.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased effectiveness of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV); (2) strengthened monitoring by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Women and Child Affairs of the implementation of selected government policies and strategies particularly the Policy Framework and National Plan of Action to Address SGBV (2016-2020); and (3) improved engagement of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Women and Child Affairs with local women’s rights organizations to advance women’s equality and empowerment.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (September 2021) included: (1) conducted a mainstream radio television and social media campaign against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) with helpline information in Sri Lanka’s official languages in July and August 2020; (2) established the first-ever national hotline to support victims and survivors; and (3) provided 26 infusion pumps 12 radiant warmers and 12 labour room beds for maternity wards in hospitals in Western North Western and Uva provinces contributing to safer deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
OGM Indo-Pacific
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:
Department-Initiated