CHILDREN AND THE ECONOMY

Canada

MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL: REINFORCING EXPERTISE BY INVESTING IN THE IBCR’S HUMAN RESOURCES

BRIEF PROJECT HISTORY: In anticipation of future challenges, the International Bureau for Children’s Rights reached out to Montreal International for support in the development of new programmes that will enable the organisation to remain at the forefront of children’s rights.

GOALS: In 2015, the IBCR and Montreal International signed an agreement to receive financial support from Montreal’s International Development Fund The financial support will be used to strengthen the IBCR’s team of experts through an investment in its human resources The investment will also enable the IBCR to offer job stability to its staff, while fostering the development of the IBCR’s activities and ensuring the sustainability of its structure

PARTNERS: Montreal International, City of Montreal, and the governments of Quebec and Canada

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Thanks to Montreal’s International Development Fund, the IBCR obtained funding to invest in its future . The IBCR is funded by three government agencies: Global Affairs Canada, the Quebec Ministry of International Relations and Francophonie, and the City of Montreal

As of 2016, the IBCR is now able to offer two long-term positions within its team of experts This brings stability to the structure and sustainability to its work, while fostering the growth of the organisation More support of this kind will be deployed over the next five years

Thanks to support from Montreal International, the IBCR can invest in new programmes to reinforce its role as a key player in the protection and promotion of children’s rights

Our Committed Partners

“Montreal International has been a proud supporter of the International Bureau for Children’s Rights for more than 20 years, through its support programme dedicated to welcoming international organisations to the city These organisations are key to the economic development and global standing of Montreal, Quebec and Canada This is why we want to help them grow and develop within our city The IBCR also benefits from the experience and expertise of Quebec institutions and society for the protection of children’s rights—a true asset!”

Hubert Bolduc CEO, Montreal International