International Development Grant
Support to Syrian Women's Political Movement
Project Number: CA-3-P006284001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,910,728.00
Start Date: September 18, 2018
End Date: September 30, 2022
Duration: 4.0 years
Project Description
In response to continual marginalization and exclusion from key political bodies involved in decisions about Syria’s future including the peace process Syrian women from around the world have created the Syrian Women's Political Movement a new independent and inclusive organization. This project aims to increase the capacity of this organization to influence the political process in Syria through training and event organization.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved ability of the Syrian Women's Political Movement (SWPM) to influence political processes; and (2) improved ability of the SWPM to bring Syrian women’s experiences and concerns to political processes.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of May 2022 include: (1) the Syrian Women's Political Movement (SWPM) participated in six political forums and nine bilateral meetings with key government and United Nations stakeholders; (2) SWPM drafted and published seven policy papers; and (3) ten young Syrian women have engaged in the political mentorship program. They reported an increased capacity to engage in political matters important to Syrians especially Syrian women.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Women’s International Leaguefor Peace and Freedom
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br
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