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Project number CA-3-P012880001
Maximum contribution $249,099
Partner profile Parliamentary Centre (CA-CRA_ACR-2107817082)
Start and end dates 2023-08-02 - 2024-02-29
Project status Operational
Lead department Global Affairs Canada
Responsibility centre / program IFM International Security
Description: This pilot project of five months aims to enable women legislators in defence, security and peace portfolios to establish a functional network for peer support and exchange of experience. It seeks to set up a support the recently established Global Network of Women Legislators in Defence, Security, and Peace portfolios (WLID). This network acts as a functional mechanism to address barriers to increased representation and meaningful participation of elected women in conflict prevention and resolution. It serves as a platform to bolster the advancement of (WPS) National Action Plans. Project activities are primarily focused on steps to guide the creation of the WLID Secretariat and include: (1) consulting other regional and international networks to learn lessons and refine the niche of the network; (2) creating a work plan for WLID; (3) recruiting new WLID members; (4) designing and populating a secure WLID membership database; (5) developing internal and external communications plans; (6) developing concept papers for WLID activities; and (7) drafting a network membership orientation package.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is the federal department responsible for managing Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, international trade, and foreign aid. Headquartered at the Lester B. Pearson Building at 125 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, the main office acts as the core command center for shaping Canadian foreign policy. The headquarters team coordinates nationwide and global strategies, supporting the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Trade, and the Minister of International Development.
The main office in Ottawa directs a vast network of over 175 missions, embassies, and high commissions spread across the globe. Policy makers and analysts at this central site design programs for global peace, human rights, and international law. They also manage the Trade Commissioner Service to help Canadian companies export goods and find new economic opportunities overseas.
Additionally, the headquarters hosts the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre, which assists citizens facing crises abroad. Leadership teams inside the building work with international partners to deliver humanitarian aid and fund sustainable poverty-reduction projects. Through these coordinated domestic and international efforts, the headquarters ensures Canada's values remain active in a changing world.
Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.
Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.