Background
The European Instrument for Democracy and Human rights (EIDHR) is the successor programme to the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights created by the European Parliament in 1994.
The legal basis for the programme under the Financial Perspective 2007-2013 was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2006. Regulation (EC) N°1889/20061, which entered into force on 1 January 2007, establishes a self-standing financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide entitled European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) This instrument reflects the high political profile and specific Treaty mandates relating to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Global objective
Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation
Specific objectives
- The pursuit of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform
- Building towards consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy
- Enhancing political representation and participation.
Eligibility
- be legal persons and
- be non-profit-making and
- be specific types of organisations such as: non-governmental organisations, public sector operators, local authorities, international (inter
governmental) organisations as defined by Article 43 of the Implementing Rules to the EC Financial Regulation. However, in case of a multi
beneficiary grant, an International Organisation cannot be the applicant and
- be established in a Member State of the European Union and an eligible country as defined by Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) No
1889/20066. This obligation does not apply to international organisations and
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an
intermediary.
Budget
Overall budget: € 900,000
Deadline: 22 July 2013
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