Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), United States Department of State has issued a call for proposals for Secretary’s Global Equality Fund: Programs to Protect and Promote the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons. The Fund aims to support the work of civil society organizations working on LGBT issues around the world.
DRL seeks to support programs that increase protection of transgender persons who face acute forms of violence and harassment. DRL’s overall goal is to ensure that incidents of violence are documented and investigated and that victims receive appropriate legal redress through domestic, regional, or international human rights mechanisms. DRL seeks proposals that will: (1) strengthen civil society organizations’ efforts to both document incidents of violence and the investigation process (or lack thereof); (2) ensure transgender persons have adequate legal representation; (3) support local civil society organizations to seek redress through regional and international human rights mechanisms; and (4)where feasible/appropriate, sensitivity training for law enforcement agencies.
Organizations may submit proposals for any region or country in the world. Proposals for activities in the following regions are strongly encouraged: Eastern Europe and Central and South America.
DRL supports programs that uphold democratic principles, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and build civil society around the world. Funds are available to support projects that have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms. Projects should have potential for continued funding beyond DRL resources. Projects must not duplicate or simply add to efforts by other entities.
Applicants must submit proposals using www.grants.gov by 11:30 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on May 2, 2013. For more information, visit this link.
