UN Women Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Capacities of Providers of Services for Women Survivors of Violence

Deadline Extended till 10 October 2017

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is currently inviting women civil society organisations (CSOs), and CSOs working on gender equality to submit proposals to strengthen the capacities of justice services providers for women survivors of violence under the Programme “Ending Violence against Women: Implementing Norms, Changing Minds” in Turkey.

This Call for Proposals is related to the third component of the programme and aims at supporting strengthening the capacities of services providers, and more particularly, the justice sector, for women survivors of violence under CEDAW, the Istanbul Convention, and national legislation and policies.

The CfP contributes to the achievement of the programme Specific Objective 3: “To empower women and girls, including those from disadvantaged groups, who have experienced violence and discrimination to advocate for, and use available, accessible and good quality services”.

Funding Information

The proposed intervention size and budget request must fall between a minimum indicative amount of EUR 50.000 and a maximum amount of EUR 55.000. Budget proposals should be submitted in Euros.

Duration of Project

From November 2017-December 2018 (tentatively)

Eligibility Criteria

Women’s CSOs and civil society organization/associations with track record in providing services for survivors of violence and/or in building the capacity of service providers.
Important Notes:
- Each application can only be submitted by a single organisation.
- The applicant must be legally registered in Turkey as a non-profit organization/association.
- Proposals from more than one organisation or entity must clearly indicate which organisation will take lead responsibility for project management and contractual obligations.
- Transfer of funds by the Applicant Organisation to UN Agencies, private sector entities, International NGOs and International Organisations will not be allowed.
- UN Women will sign contracts with and disburse funds to the applicant organisation only.
- Eligible organisations currently partnering with UN Women may apply under this Call for Proposal.