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The whole programme duration varies between 1 to 7 years, it may be completed by one or several calls for proposal delivered through our “Funding Alerts system”. The call for proposals highlights specific measures to be open for project financing.
EU Programme
Which fund is it?
EIDHR - EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
European Union - Africa-Carribean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Worldwide - Balkans
Can I apply for it?
Qualifying activities
Development aid - Transnational cooperation - Creation of networks - Organisation of events - Creation of tools - Exchange of know-how - Technical assistance
Does my project correspond to all 2010 priorities?
This new instrument (1.1 billion € 2007-2013) will replace the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights - EIDHR. The Human Rights instrument is a thematic programme that will have a separate legal basis setting out the policy objectives and programme headings for funding.
OBJECTIVES: * Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and providing support and solidarity to victims of repression and abuse * Strengthening the role of civil society organisations (CSO) in promoting human rights and democratic reform, developing political participation and representation, and supporting conflict prevention * Supporting the international framework for the protection of human rights, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy * Building confidence in democratic electoral processes through further development of electoral observation and assistance
AMONG THE PRIORITIES: * Strengthening the rule of law and encouraging legal reform * Applying conflict prevention and conflict resolution approaches * The abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture and ill-treatment and rehabilitation of victims of torture and human rights abuses * Human rights defenders * The fight against racism and xenophobia, discrimination,..
The programme will be implemented via different activities and schemes at national, regional or local level. Regional or transnational programmes (EC centralised calls): * Cooperation and dialogue on deeply divisive political issues that may be best discussed at transnational level (e.g. int. tribunals, religious minorities, torture, reconciliation and justice) * Cooperation among CSOs from specific regions plagued by conflicts with transnational implications (e.g. Great Lakes, Manu river region, Western Balkans) * Country based schemes (EC Delegation calls): small scale initiatives by local CSOs National programmes: * Stimulate cooperation among CSOs to work in mutual support, build broad coalitions across different regions, communities * Civil society dialogue bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to analyse, debate and build consensus This thematic programme is open to actors from developing countries and any other country in the world where reciprocal access to its external assistance has been established in a specific decision. (including EEA members)
What steps?
Priority actions, financing rates and publication of calls for proposals will be announced in the Annual Action Programmes every year in March at the programme's website.
How much can I expect?
Co-financing rate of transnational projects is maximum 80% of the total eligible project costs.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity
Several times a year through different procedures determined in the annual action programmes (AAP).
Open calls
08/25 - Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Mali. | Read More
08/06 - Help civil society in Namibia to become an effective force for political reform and defence,without the need for government consent. | Read More
07/30 - Support civil society in Burundi in its work on promoting human rights in Burundi. | Read More
Closed calls
07/12 - The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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07/01 - This publication calls for actions that are strengthening the role of civil society in Djibouti in human rights promotion. | Read More
06/18 - Contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the Rule of Law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms within the framework of the Community’s policy on development and economic, financial and technical cooperation with South Africa. | Read More
How to select the right programme?
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08/25 - Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Mali. | 