Deadline: 2 November 2018
UNDP Pacific Office is seeking for proposals to be submitted inresponse to receive grants to provide to provide access to justice support services for persons with physical and psychosocial disabilities’.
Objectives
The main objective of the grant selection process is to identify NGO/CSOs with operational presence and capacities to engage UNDP-identified community human rights advocates1 and carry out the activities listed below throughout Fiji.
NGO/CSOs are requested to submit one proposal per location CSOs wishing to be considered as a potential grant implementer for more than one location are requested to submit separate proposals for each location. Each proposal should focus on one location only, to include coverage of the surrounding division to the extent possible, and demonstrate the specific added value the NGO/CSO can deliver in that location.
- Provide legal and human rights information, referral support and accompaniment services prior, during and after legal processes to relevant legal services and health and counselling services, in cooperation and consultation with local Legal Aid Commission and Human Rights and AntiDiscrimination presences.
- Provide counselling to the disabled in contact with the law (as victims, witnesses or perpetrators) including preparation of victim reports and related expert assessments where relevant.
- Work with government partners to inform policy and advocate for improvements in the provision of justice sector services for people with disabilities.
- Provide direct support services throughout actual legal proceedings, including, for example, interpretation services and physical assistance in supplement to existing support services.
- Develop a multi-media information and advocacy campaign on legal rights, human rights and social support services for persons with physical and psychosocial disabilities, including adaptation of existing materials and development of new materials.
- In conjunction with UNDP-identified community human rights advocates, conduct knowledge and awareness raising sessions for community members and community-based groups on legal rights, legal services, human rights, and constitutional/legal issues facing persons with physical and psychosocial disabilities.
Funding Information
The budget should be detailed, complete, rational and realistic, and must not exceed the equivalent of USD 150,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The NGOs must meet the following criteria to be eligible for selection.
- Be legally registered as NGO/CSO and in possession of a valid registration certificate.
- Possess a mandate and founding document in line with the activities for which the funds are being sought.
- Have an established office and experience in implementing similar/related activities.
How to Apply
Project proposals must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Fiji
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.