International Development Grant

Promoting the Women Peace and Security Agenda in the Syrian Peace and Transition Process

Project Number: CA-3-D004286001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Syria 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $571,906.00

Start Date: March 27, 2017

End Date: May 31, 2018

Duration: 1.2 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:
Uncoded

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Civilian peace-building conflict prevention and resolution 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 2 Gender equality
Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $571,906 CAD
Geographic Information
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