The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society in its actions to support the protection and the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide.

Reference: EuropeAid/152550/DH/ACT/Multi

Published: 22/08/2016           Updated

Status: Open » 14/10/2016

Type: Action Grants

Programme: Human Rights

Geographical Zone: All Countries

Budget: 31,034,000 (EUR)

Link: EIDHR 2016 Global Call for Proposals

The specific objectives of this call for proposals are to support civil society and human rights defenders working outside the EU in five key areas of human rights corresponding to the five recurring lots of 2014-2017 EIDHR global calls for proposals:

• Lot 1: support to women Human Rights Defenders and/or Human Rights Defenders working for women’s and girls’ rights where they are the most at risk
• Lot 2: support to civil society actions fighting against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• Lot 3: support to the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Lot 4: support to the rights of persons belonging to minorities and persons affected by caste-based discriminations
• Lot 5: support to addressing impunity and to transitional justice

The definition of the objectives of each of the lots of this call for proposals has been subject to a consultation of civil society organisations during the CSO Forum held in Brussels on 17-18 March 2016.

Priority will be given to proposals submitted by local organisations  as lead applicants in order to promote ownership and local leadership.

For actions covering more than one country, the participation of local applicants (as lead or co-applicants) in at least half of the countries where the action will take place will be considered as an added value.

Geographical balance will be taken into account by the European Commission when determining the relevance of the actions.

A functional mailbox specifically dedicated to this call has been set up: EuropeAid-152550@ec.europa.eu. It shall be used exclusively for the purpose explained in paragraph 2.2 of these guidelines i.e., clarification requests within the set deadline.

No other functional mailbox will be used.