Security and Human Rights Grant 2019

Oct 10, 2019 | Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
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DCAF is pleased to launch today the Security and Human Rights Grant 2019. In 2016, DCAF set up the Security and Human Rights Implementation Mechanism (SHRIM), which works with a multiplicity of actors (business, governments and civil society organizations) to support the implementation of security and human rights good practices. One way that the SHRIM engages is through supporting local actors in promoting good practices. We launch this Grant acknowledging the important role of local organizations in the dialogue on business and SSR/G as well as in the implementation of security and human rights in their country.

The Security and Human Rights Grant will award two to three innovative projects put forward by civil society organizations based in the Global South that will contribute to the implementation of security and human rights good practices on the ground.

For this edition of the Grant, we require applicants to focus on one or more of the following topics:

  • Gender, Security and Human Rights; and/or
  • Human Rights Defenders and Security; and/or
  • Media as a tool to promote dialogue towards better security and human rights implementation.
Are you a national or local civil society organization based in the Global South and working in fragile contexts, where extractive industries have an impact on Security and Human Rights? Are you striving to promote human rights, while acknowledging that security is a fundamental need, shared by individuals, communities, businesses and governments alike?Are you specialized or experienced in working with gender and/or human rights defenders and/or media in support of social and economic development? Are you ready to promote constructive dialogue and engage with actors coming from the private and the public sector to promote human rights compliant security practices around extractive operations? Given the potential impact of extractive sector operations on security and human rights, for the purpose of this grant period, the Security and Human Rights Grant will award two to three innovative projects seeking to improve security and human rights good practices in contexts where extractive businesses are operating. A maximum of 30’000 CHF will be allocated per project. Projects should not exceed six months. Please find below all the relevant information for an application for the Security and Human Rights Grants: Eligibility Checklist - are you admissible for the Grant?General Information for the Security and Human Rights Grant 2019Project Proposal Template (to be completed to submit your project)Budget Template (to be completed to submit your project) The deadline for application is 15 November 2019.
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