Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia has issued a restricted call for proposals for funding the initiatives aimed at promoting the human rights and democratic reform in that country under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) under the Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2011.
Objective:
Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and consolidating political participation and representation;
Financial Allocation:
The overall indicative amount made available under this Call for Proposals is EUR 1.200.000 from the 2011 budget.
Themes:
- Enhancing political representation and participation
- Initiatives to enhance the inclusiveness and pluralism of civil society
- Fostering interethnic, inter-religious and intercultural tolerance and understanding
- Building towards consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy in deeply divided societies
Duration:
The planned duration of an action may not be lower than 12 months nor exceed 24 months.
Location:
Actions must take place in Serbia.
Types of action:
The following types of action (the list is not exhaustive) are envisaged:
- gender equality
- children’s rights
- political representation of underrepresented groups
- disadvantaged peoples rights
- rural development, reform of agriculture, food safety
- workers rights
- prevention of torture and ill-treatment
- social programmes and reforms
- peaceful management, mediation or resolution of conflicts
- transitional justice and reconciliation
- religion and the state
- reform of the system of education
- land reform
The deadline for the submission of Concept Note is August 29, 2011
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