Introduction Pervasive gender inequality limits women’s rights, choices and opportunities within the household, workplace and broader community and leaves women at risk of exploitation that reinforces and thrives off the structural inequalities which make them vulnerable. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the major contributors to inequality and adopt strategies to mitigate their risks. Women living in developing countries face disproportionate challenges to equal participation in their … [Read more...] about Risk Factors Contributing to Gender Inequality and Relevant Mitigation Strategies
Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights
Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Human Rights.
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ethiopia, Djibouti, African Union (2022)
Deadline: 6 May 2022 The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). Proposals can be submitted for projects in Ethiopia or in Djibouti, or for projects that relate to the African Union and/or have a continental perspective. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ethiopia, Djibouti, African Union (2022)
UN Voluntary Trust Fund (UNVTF) Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 31 January 2022 The UN Voluntary Trust Fund (UNVTF) for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched the sixth Call for Proposals (Sub-grant Programme 1) to provide essential humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through established channels of assistance. UNVTF is managed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and benefits from the strategic guidance and expertise of a five-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the UN … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund (UNVTF) Small Grants Programme
End Violence Partnership: Open Call to tackle online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Deadline: 15-Nov-21 The End Violence Partnership is announcing the 2021 Safe Online investment round of US$ 15 million focused on strengthening systems and technology solutions to enable more effective and coordinated efforts to tackle online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). With this new Open Call, they are seeking to expand on this work by continuing to create, adapt and scale technologies to deter online child sexual abuse. These technological tools could incorporate … [Read more...] about End Violence Partnership: Open Call to tackle online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellow Programme
Deadline: 29 October 2021 The Indigenous Fellowship Programme, as launched in 2021 by the South African hub of Natural Justice, aims to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge of the system and mechanisms dealing with human and environmental rights in general, and indigenous issues in particular. The Indigenous Fellowship Program focuses on supporting indigenous peoples and elevating their voices in the dialogue around climate resilience and conservation. The fellowship … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellow Programme
European Union Supporting Core Functions of Human Rights-based CSOs
Deadline: 28-May-21 European Union is pleased to launch a call for proposals to support Core Functions of CSOs "to contribute to strengthening participatory democracy by improving the resilience of rights-based civil society organisations and grassroot organisations in Turkey". The call aims to support core functions of rights-based civil society organisations — including those active in the field of human rights promotion and protection- combining financial support with … [Read more...] about European Union Supporting Core Functions of Human Rights-based CSOs
Call for Applications: APTN Amplifying Trans Advocacy Fellowship 2020
Deadline: 05-Jul-2020 The Fellowship is designed to capacitate trans HRDs on international human rights mechanisms through an online course which will be held between 15 September – 20 October 2020. After the completion of the online course, selected fellows will receive a small grant to implement their advocacy interventions centered around international human rights mechanisms. Fellows will receive guidance and technical support from APTN as they implement their advocacy interventions. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: APTN Amplifying Trans Advocacy Fellowship 2020
Submit Applications for William T. Grant Scholars Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 01-Jul-20 Applications are now open for the William T. Grant Scholars Program 2020 to support career development for promising early-career researchers. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas. The Foundation’s mission is to support research to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. Focus Areas Reducing Inequality In this … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for William T. Grant Scholars Program 2020 – United States
Strategic Projects Calls supporting Democracy & Human Rights in Latvia
Deadline: 29-Jul-20 The Active Citizens Fund has announced the Strategic Projects Calls 2020 to support the organizations in the field of democracy and human rights in Latvia. Challenges As a result, the Active Citizens Fund will focus on the following eight key challenges of Latvian civil society determined by the NGO Consortium: Low civic participation, disbelief in the ability to influence democratic process and lack of civic education. Insufficient public (including, public … [Read more...] about Strategic Projects Calls supporting Democracy & Human Rights in Latvia
2020 Innovating Justice Challenge for advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 05-Aug-2020 Are you a startup addressing justice problems and want to grow into an impactful business? Do you want to be part of the unique ecosystem of justice innovators? If yes, then HiiL is looking for YOU! The Innovating Justice Challenge invites all startups that are transforming the justice sector to become part of 2020 accelerator cohort. Since 2011, they have successfully funded, trained and scaled over 110 startups globally. They are the only accelerator world-wide … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovating Justice Challenge for advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Pride Foundation accepting Applications for Community Grants Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 10-Jul-2020 The Pride Foundation has launched a call for applications for the Community Grants Program 2020. The Community Grants Program supports smaller, grassroots, LGBTQ+ led and focused organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, especially those working with and in community who have been most harmed by systemic injustices like racism, xenophobia, misogyny, ableism, and transphobia. Priorities The Foundation prioritize funding for LGTBQ+ groups and … [Read more...] about Pride Foundation accepting Applications for Community Grants Program 2020 – United States
CVC announces RFPs for Social Media Advocacy Campaigns
Deadline: 05-Jul-2020 The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) is issuing this RFP to Caribbean Community Based Organisations interested in developing specific social media advocacy campaigns and online knowledge products c on informal workers, migrants, and other Inadequately Served Populations (ISP) throughout the Caribbean who are struggling with the fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as identifying what needs to be done to safeguard the human rights of these … [Read more...] about CVC announces RFPs for Social Media Advocacy Campaigns
Submit Applications for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bangladesh
Deadline: 27-Jun-2020 The High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bangladesh
Call for Proposals: Empower Marginalized Individuals and Communities to advance their Human Rights & access to Justice in Albania
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a call for proposals to empower marginalized individuals and communities to advance their human rights and access to justice in Albania. Objectives The goal of the proposals should be strengthening the role of HRIs to: Promote respect for HRs, equality before the law and non-discrimination; Ensure better coverage, accessibility and public outreach, raise awareness on HRs and discrimination issues … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Empower Marginalized Individuals and Communities to advance their Human Rights & access to Justice in Albania
Open Call on “Covid 19 – The relaunch” for Professionals based in Netherlands and Italy
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 During the current Covid-19 crisis, the Embassy and Consulate General of the Netherlands intend to strengthen partnerships between professionals and cultural institutions from the Netherlands and Italy; and therefore, have launched an extraordinary call called "The relaunch ". The projects that meet the criteria for admission to the funds can be presentations (digital), partnerships, development of post-Covid-19 projects, exchange of knowledge, development of new jobs … [Read more...] about Open Call on “Covid 19 – The relaunch” for Professionals based in Netherlands and Italy
YIHR announces Small Grants Scheme for NGOs – Kosovo
Deadline: 26-Jun-20 Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo (YIHR KS) has announced an open call for non – governmental organizations to submit applications for the Small Grants Scheme within the Kosovo Youth Dialogue project supported by the USAID Kosovo. The goal of this scheme is to financially support NGOs that work with different ethnic groups in supporting the reconciliation process in Kosovo. Additionally, through the program they want to strengthen cooperation between NGOs … [Read more...] about YIHR announces Small Grants Scheme for NGOs – Kosovo
NIC inviting Applications for Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot (United States)
Deadline: 04-Aug-20 The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is inviting applications for Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot. The three-phased program uses a blended learning format which includes completion of assigned readings, surveys, on-line learning, webinars, on-site classroom training, follow up coaching and support. Program and participant evaluations are also required. Phase 1 consists of tasks to be completed by participants … [Read more...] about NIC inviting Applications for Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach Curriculum Update and Pilot (United States)
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Senegal (including The Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea)
Deadline: 21-Jun-20 The Embassy of Canada in Senegal is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for each of its five countries of accreditation (Senegal, the Gambia, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Senegal (including The Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea)
Call for Applications: Fellowship Program for Vietnamese Civil Society with a passion for Human Rights and Justice
Deadline: 30 June 2020 Are you a dynamic member of Vietnamese civil society with a passion for human rights and justice? Are you an advocate for fundamental civil and political freedoms, gender equality, LGBT rights, child’s protection, or climate justice? Do you have an idea that can potentially make a positive impact on people’s lives? If the answer to these questions is yes, you are highly encouraged to apply for this Fellowship Program! The Fellowship Program is an educational and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fellowship Program for Vietnamese Civil Society with a passion for Human Rights and Justice
AFSA seeking Applications for Human Rights Programme – South Africa
Deadline: 19 June 2020 The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is currently inviting all interested entities, including South African registered companies, non-profit organisations and government departments – representative and working with People Living with HIV (PLHIV) – to submit applications for the implementation of the Human Rights Programme: "To improve laws, regulations and policies relating to People Living with HIV (PLHIV), People infected with TB (PTB), and many HIV&TB key … [Read more...] about AFSA seeking Applications for Human Rights Programme – South Africa
