Rise Coalition Grant: Call for Proposals

Deadline: 02-Aug-21

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking proposals from legally registered charities in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, and Morocco for research on the impact of counterterrorism laws and programs on civic space.

RSI is starting an exciting new initiative – the Rise Coalition. This coalition will be a collection of civil society groups and human rights defenders around the world working together to promote human rights and end violations committed in the name of “security.” Rise Coalition members will share knowledge and ideas for creative strategies to defend human rights, protect civic space and seek accountability for rights violations.

Funding Information

Organizations that are willing to join the network – which is free – can now apply for a research grant of up to £5,000 from RSI.
Your project can extend for up to 12 months. Your work on the project should begin by 1 November 2021.

RSI can Fund

RSI will consider funding the research and publication of factfinding reports about:

The impact of counter-extremism or counterterrorism laws in your country on the activities of local civil society groups, human rights defenders or movements for justice.
The impact of the UK government’s counter-extremism or counterterrorism activities on human rights or social justice movements in your country.
Your proposal can involve one or both of these topics.

RSI is looking for original research and analysis that will explain:

The origins and nature of any harms to human rights;
How vulnerable groups are affected;
The laws, policies or programs involved;
What your government or other decision-makers could do differently to uphold rights; and
What the international community could do to help increase rights protections.

Eligibility Criteria

RSI will consider applications from registered charities or other legally recognized not-for-profit organizations headquartered in one of the following countries: