Background
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) that work on promoting Roma women’s rights and gender equality to submit proposals to support Roma women to identify their needs, claim their rights and increase their access to services for survivors of violence.
The programme supports the development of an enabling legislative and policy environment on eliminating violence against women and all forms of discrimination; promotes favorable social norms and attitudes to prevent gender discrimination and violence against women; and empowers women and girls (including those from disadvantaged groups) who have experienced discrimination or violence to advocate for and use available, accessible, and quality services.
Eligibility
Who can apply:
- Women’s CSOs/women’s CSOs networks and platforms that have specialized knowledge, expertise,
and track record of working in Roma communities and Roma women, women’s human rights and
ending violence against women;
- Civil society organizations working on gender equality and women’s empowerment with track record
of working on ending discrimination and violence against women;
All applicants must be legally registered in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Budget
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must not exceed the maximum amount:
Maximum amount: EUR 1 500 000
Deadline for submission of proposals:
* 25th of May 2018, 17:00 (Skopje local time).
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