Deadline: 26 September 2018
UN Women Programme Office in Serbia has announced Call for Proposals as a part of the UN Women/EU Regional Programme “Ending Violence against Women in the Western Balkan and Turkey: Implementing Norms, Changing Minds”.
The Programme will support CSOs to deliver initiatives aiming to empower women living in rural areas and other women facing multiple and intersecting discrimination in the following areas:
- Raising awareness among women living in rural areas as well as other marginalized women to recognize and report violence as specified in the Istanbul Convention and Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and adequately use available services;
- Increasing the capacities of service providers to provide adequate support to women living in rural areas and other marginalized women in at least 5 municipalities in Serbia.
Duration of Project
October 2018 –October 2019 (tentatively)
Funding Information
The proposed intervention size and budget request shall not exceed the amount of USD 35,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Women civil society organizations (CSOs) that are legally registered in Serbia, that have specialized knowledge, expertise and track record of working on the rights of women living in rural areas or other women facing multiple and intersecting discrimination and violence against women;
- Gender equality focus: Applicant must demonstrate experience implementing programmes on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls through an organizational resume or CV of past implementing experience and areas of expertise (documents required).
Important Notes
- Each application can only be submitted by a single organization;
- Proposals from more than one organization or entity must clearly indicate which organization will take lead responsibility for project management and contractual obligations;
- Transfer of funds by the Applicant Organization to UN Agencies, private sector entities, International NGOs and International Organizations will not be allowed;
- UN Women will sign contracts with and disburse funds to the applicant organization only;
- Eligible organizations currently partnering with UN Women may apply under this call for proposals.
How to Apply
Please send all required application documents in one email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Serbia
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.