International Development Grant

Support to Syrian Women's Political Movement

Project Number: CA-3-P006284001

Status: Terminating

Country/Region:

Syria 100.00%

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:

Women's rights organisations and movements and government institutions 50%
Civilian peace-building conflict prevention and resolution 50%

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
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $4,910,728 CAD
Geographic Information
245""
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