Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
The USAID-funded Uganda Rights & Rule of Law Activity seeks proposals from the human rights activists in Uganda for its Rapid Response Fund for Human Rights and Rule of Law program. The aim of the program is to support the advancement and protection of socio-economic development through support to national- level structures that uphold respect for human rights and rule of law.
The activity seeks proposals for critical interventions that respond to emergent needs requiring rapid response. Interventions that this fund will support will comprise emergency, tangible and short-term support including legal support to human rights activists, monitoring of human rights violations or developing threats, advocacy opportunities that are related to the role of media or civil society during elections, post-elections or any other opportunities that might arise which can contribute to entrenching the observance of fundamental rights and freedoms in Uganda.
Objectives
The specific objectives of the Uganda Rights & Rule of Law Activity are as follows:
- The judiciary consistently reaches just decisions that uphold the constitutional, legal, and human rights of citizens.
- Uganda’s human rights civil society and legal community possess the necessary skills and networks to constructively promote and protect human rights and to advance the rule of law through fostering civic advocacy.
- Strengthened media coverage and reporting on human rights abuses and governance issues.
Funding Information
Projects to be funded under this APS should have very specific programmatic focus and should be time bound. The maximum funding an organization may request under this call is USD 5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Legally operate within Uganda;
- Not political parties;
- Deal with matters specific to the purpose of this APS or related to the strengthening of human rights and the rule of law;
- Demonstrated experience implementing human rights or rule of law activities.
How to Apply
Applicant must complete the Statement of Interest (SOI) form available in the official website and submit electronically via email.
For more information, please visit Rapid Response Fund.
