The Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies. The initiative promotes accountability for international crimes, combats racial discrimination and statelessness, supports criminal justice reform, addresses abuses related to national security and counterterrorism, expands freedom of information and expression, and stems corruption linked to the exploitation of natural resources. The staff are based in Abuja, Amsterdam, Bishkek, Brussels, Budapest, Freetown, The Hague, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, Phnom Penh, Santo Domingo and Washington, D.C.
The Foundation seeks proposals for funding the work in Italy in two areas: protection of minorities, including Roma and other groups including migrants, refugees, and stateless people; and freedom of the media.
Issues
- Anticorruption
- Criminal Justice
- Equality & Citizenship
- Freedom of Information & Expression
- International Justice
- Legal Capacity
- National Security & Counterterrorism
Proposals should focus on one or more of the following activities:
- awareness raising, campaigning, and/or advocacy at the local, national, or international level, related to a specific rights-based issue;
- research and monitoring, including advocacy activity based on research findings;
- legal assistance and litigation;
- development and coordination of civil society organizations.
Funding will be offered for a maximum of 12 months. In exceptional cases funding for a second year will be considered.
How to Apply
Interested parties are requested to submit a 2-3 page concept note and an estimated budget. They should also give a brief description of the proposed project, including specific objectives and activities; information on the target beneficiaries and geographic coverage area; and a description of the applicant organization, and its qualifications to execute the project. Other sources of funding, or local partnerships, should also be listed, if applicable.
Deadline for submitting the concept note is August 1, 2011.
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