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NDICI – Strengthening the role of civil society in protecting human rights and improving democratic governance – 2023

NDICI - Strengthening the role of civil society in protecting human rights and improving democratic governance aiming at consolidating the role of Congolese civil society in the protection of human rights and the improvement of democratic governance.

2023-05-19
1.49 million euro
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Institution European Commission
Sectors Citizenship & Human Rights Culture, Media & Communication Education & Training
Beneficiaries Association & NGO Consular Chamber & Agency EU & International Organisation Local Authority & Affiliated Entity State administration & affiliated entities

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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

  • To consolidate the role of Congolese civil society in the protection of human rights and the improvement of democratic governance
  • To promote and protect the rights of people, especially groups with special needs and minorities
  • Strengthen respect for fundamental freedoms and human dignity
  • Support the fight against impunity and strengthen the accountability of public actors

Priorities

  • Priority 1 – Promote human rights, including social, economic, political and environmental rights
  • Priority 2 – Strengthen the knowledge of fundamental rights and the capacity of people to empower themselves in the promotion of their own rights
  • Priority 3 – Promote equality between women and men; defend the rights of women and girls; combat all forms of discrimination and violence against women
  • Priority 4 – Promote and protect the rights of groups with special needs, including children and youth, indigenous peoples, sexual and gender minorities, people living with disabilities
  • Priority 5 – Protect and strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders and whistleblowers in relation to human rights violations
  • Priority 6 – Strengthen the capacity of civil society to participate in the fight against impunity and to strengthen the accountability of public actors
  • Priority 7 – Support the capacities of civil society and local authorities in the analysis and monitoring of public policies
  • Priority 8 – Support the acquisition of knowledge and expertise in public accountability
  • Priority 9 – Supporting the active participation of Congolese citizens and civil society organisations in the respect of the principles of the rule of law

Among financed actions

  • Monitoring, training, promotion and publicity of the media
  • Participatory planning
  • Participatory evaluation
  • Research, investigation, monitoring
  • Networking
  • Facilitation of meetings
  • Capacity building
  • Information campaigns
  • Technical assistance
  • Participatory policy-making
  • Dissemination of good practices

Additional information

  • This call for proposals is an open call for proposals
  • Initial duration of the action: Between 24 and 36 months

Eligibility

  • Be a legal person
  • Not for profit
  • Belong to one of the following categories of organisations: non-governmental organisation, public sector operator and local authority
  • Not be an international organisation
  • Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and the affiliated entity/entities and not act as an intermediary
Financement
  • Total budget of the call: 1.49 million euro
  • Amount of the grant:
    • Lot 1: 990,000 euro
    • Lot 2: 500,000 euro
  • Co-financing rate:
    • For applicants established in the Republic of Congo: Between 50% and 95% of the total eligible costs
    • For applicants established outside the Republic of Congo: Between 50% and 85% of total eligible costs

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