International Development Grant
Support to the Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund
Project Number: CA-3-P006014001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $300,000.00
Start Date: March 28, 2018
End Date: May 04, 2020
Duration: 2.1 years
Project Description
The Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund supports the participation of least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) in the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and its subsidiary mechanisms. It accomplishes this by: (1) funding travel and accommodations for government officials to participate in HRC sessions; and (2) offering training and fellowship programs for government officials from SIDS and LDCs. The Trust Fund is administered by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and was established in 2012 by the HRC.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased participation of government officials from least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) as delegates attending regular sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and in targeted training courses; and (2) enhanced participation of government officials from LDCs and SIDS in the work of the HRC and its subsidiary mechanisms.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
OHCHR - United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
IFM International Security
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