Minister Yelich delivers Canadian statement at United Nations Security Council open debate on sexual violence in conflict
April 15, 2015 - New York City, New York - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced an additional $5.5 million to fight sexual and gender-based violence.
This programming will include community-based education in Kenya and civic engagement in Pakistan, as well as work with policy and security institutions in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The campaign to end sexual violence in conflict is a priority for the Government of Canada. Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights abuses in the world. It is a leading cause of injury and disability and a risk factor for other physical and mental health problems. Violence against women undermines the ability of women to participate in rebuilding their communities and livelihoods in the aftermath of armed conflict.
The projects will be funded from the Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF), managed by the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START).
Erica Meekes
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