The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote the strengthening of democracy, human rights, and civil society in Kyrgyzstan.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Voter Education and Enhanced Electoral Participation (approximately $275,000): DRL seeks proposals to support activities related to the upcoming presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. Activities should include the development of media tools in Kyrgyz, Russian and Uzbek, including public service announcements, to inform voters of the election process, voting procedures, and how voters can use the election to advance interethnic reconciliation and create a government that addresses the needs of a multi-ethnic society.
Inter-Ethnic Reconciliation (approximately $500,000): DRL seeks proposals that work with entities in urban and rural areas of southern Kyrgyzstan that can facilitate reconciliation, such as religious leaders or women’s groups, to enhance the civic engagement capacity of women and youth from diverse communities on issues pertaining to inter-ethnic dialogue and integration. Creative projects that enhance awareness of cultural, language and historical traditions are encouraged.
Media (approximately $600,000): DRL seeks proposals that develop local television, radio, and print news sources that allow communities to receive news in their local languages.
Women’s Empowerment (approximately $600,000): DRL seeks proposals that actively promote women’s rights, especially targeted toward combating gender-based violence, including domestic violence, and increasing gender sensitivity among institutions such as law enforcement, local and municipal government schools, religious and medical institutions.
Deadline for submitting the proposal is July 6, 2011
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