IOM – International Organization for Migration

$6,951,662.01 CAD

≈ 90 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Recipient country
Switzerland
Fiscal year
2016-2017
Agreement period
March 30, 2017 – March 31, 2022
Reference
dfatd-maecd:GC-2017-Q4-0101

Published purpose

This project aims to strengthen the Haitian Border Police’s capacity to enforce security, to recognize the specific rights and needs of migrants and to equip the Haitian Border Police with dormitories, offices and equipment tailored to the needs of the border police officers. Project activities include: (1) sensitising Haitian Border Police on key border management and protection issues which can enhance their understanding of migrants’ rights and international standards; (2) equiping the Haitian Border Police with dormitories and offices to reinforce its capacity; (3) purchasing logistics material (transportation, communication, furniture and supplies for the new facilities; and (4) providing specialized equipment for the Haitian Border Police to allow the newly deployed officers to effectively perform border control functions.

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This project strengthens Haitian Border Police capacity through training on migrant rights, construction of dormitories and offices, and provision of logistics and specialized equipment for border control.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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