Deadline- March 15, 2013
Proposals are invited by Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor(DRL) for Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for Cameroon and Pakistan. The objective of this proposal is to promote internationally recognized labor rights, particularly freedom of association and the right to bargain collectively, also to strengthen the capacity of trade unions in order to better advocate for worker rights in addition to increasing trust among workers, government, and employers.
Cameroon program proposals may include-
- The implementation of leadership trainings that target women
- The development of collective bargaining agreements that more adequately protect the rights of workers
- Trade union capacity building that increases the ability of unions to better represent its workers
- Awareness raising activities that increase workers’ knowledge of labor rights, with a particular focus on relevant labor legislation
- Activities that increase trust among workers, employers, and government
- Activities that increase the level of transparency, democracy and responsiveness to worker needs within trade unions
- The sharing of promising practices among unions with an aim to reduce competition and advance efficiency
- A detailed plan for sustainability beyond the life of the project, which may include a training-of-trainers component or the establishment of a training forum or center
- Partnerships with local organizations.
Pakistan program proposal may include-
Proposals should leverage international donor funding to promote decent work for brick-makers and reduce child and bonded labor. The project should create a consortium of independently monitored brick kilns, which set fair market prices for bricks while respecting the basic rights of the brick-makers. In return, the implementer must ensure donor-projects pledge to source bricks from the consortium. Project proposals will demonstrate a thorough understanding of brick kiln worker and employer perspectives, as well as a sound plan for achieving partner buy-in. Applicants currently engaged in related programs should explain how additional funding will complement or expand ongoing activities. Preference will be given to organizations with in-country offices and a history of implementing successful worker rights projects in Pakistan.
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