The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is the main financing instrument of the European Union adopted by the European Parliament and the Council for the promotion of democracy and human rights around the world. This instrument works "to contribute to the development and … [Read more...] about EIDHR Call for Proposals to provide grants to support Human Rights Defenders

The Strategy Paper adopted by the European Commission has specific objectives of enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk; strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, supporting the … [Read more...] about Protection and Promotion of Human Rights

Under this context, EIDHR "Support to Human Rights Defenders" call for proposals 2010 has been set up "to finance actions aimed at providing direct support and protection to human rights defenders as well as to reinforce their capacities to do their work in the short and long-term." The main … [Read more...] about Priorities and Partnerships under the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010

There are example activities listed under the EIDHR "Support to Human Rights Defenders" call for proposals 2010 which can be funded under the instrument. These activities are not exhaustive: The provision of long-term emergency-response services, including the appointment of regional focal … [Read more...] about Activities that can be funded under the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010