Deadline: 26-Feb-2024
The Embassy of the Netherlands invites Ukrainian NGOs to submit concept notes under the 2024 Human Rights Fund Programme of the Embassy.
Human rights are a cornerstone of the Netherlands’ foreign policy. Human rights are rights that apply worldwide, to all people, in all places, at all times. They are the foundations of a democracy in which every person counts. The Netherlands strives to protect and promote human rights all over the world. The Human Rights Fund (HRF) of the Netherlands therefore helps civil society organizations that work for the cause worldwide.
Promoting human rights and supporting Ukraine’s policy in this field is a priority for the Netherlands, because democracies governed by the rule of law provide the most fertile soil for prosperity, stability and development.
Priority Areas
- Freedom of expression, online and offline
- Tackling impunity for the most serious crimes (focused on holding states and individuals accountable for serious and large-scale human rights violations and international crimes).
- Human rights defenders and civic space
- Equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons
- Equal rights for women and girls
- Freedom of religion and belief
Funding Information
- The requested contribution should range between UAH 5.000.000 and UAH 12.000.000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Be a registered Ukrainian NGO with non-for profit status according to the Ukrainian legislation (Universities, Communal Enterprises and Private Entrepreneurs or other business entities are NOT eligible to apply) and operate at governmentally controlled area of Ukraine
- Have an adequate track record, proven management capacity, and expertise in the selected priority areas;
- Have previous proven experience of implementing projects within the theme of proposed intervention.
- Be in operation for at least 2 years.
- Regional organizations or organizations implementing projects in the regions of Ukraine are encouraged to apply.
Criteria
- Focus on at least one of the above-mentioned priority area;
- Lead to specific, measurable and meaningful results;
- Not duplicate activities funded by other donors;
- Be written in proper English. Google translations will not be accepted;
- The projects that include sub-granting to NGOs in the regions or smaller communities may be supported if the applicant organization has past experience of coordinating re-granting mechanisms;
- Minimum project duration: 12 months
- Maximum project duration: 36 months;
- Preference will be given to multi-annual projects with measurable results and clearly identifiable expected impact.
For more information, visit Embassy of the Netherlands.