Deadline- 17 July 2013
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has announced proposals for Youth Engagement and for Capacity Building of Service Providers Addressing Gender Based Violence. This program aims to promote human rights and the rule of law in Iraq.
Objectives-
- Technical Capacity Building to Service Providers in Gender Based Violence Programs– DRL seeks proposals for programs to increase the technical capacity of service providers (both governmental and non-governmental) in Iraq that focus on protections for victims of gender-based violence (GBV), pursuant to the goals and objectives of the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally.
- Targeting at-Risk Youth in Violence Prevention- DRL requests proposals for programs that seek to target youth at risk for involvement in violent conflict. Successful programs will work with international and local actors in areas that may be prone to violence to provide young people with concrete alternatives to violence and pathways to contribute to building sustainable peace.
Eligibility & Criteria
- Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization.
- Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects.
- Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations.
- Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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