Call For proposal: "Support to civil society promoting human rights, fostering freedom of expression and enhancing peace-building through culture and sports, in Somalia

"Support to civil society promoting human rights, fostering freedom of expression and enhancing peace-building through culture and sports, in Somalia" EuropeAid/177296/DD/ACT/SO

The Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Somalia is seeking proposals to support civil society in the promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law in Somalia, with financial assistance from the Human Rights and Democracy envelope of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI – Global Europe) Thematic Programme.

The specific objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations to contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights, foster freedom of expression and enhance peacebuilding, conflict prevention and social cohesion, through arts, culture and sports.

The full guidelines for applicants are available for consultation on the following internet site: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome (click "Search by reference" and insert 177296) 

The deadline for submission of concept notes is 04 May 2023.

An online information session via Webex is planned for Tuesday, 04 April 2023, at 10:00 (Nairobi time.)

Should you be interested in attending any of the sessions, please send an email by Thursday, 30 March 2023 to DELEGATION-SOMALIA-TENDERS-AND-CFP@eeas.europa.eu,  indicating: name, surname, nationality and email address of the persons who are going to participate as well as their organisation (max. two participants per organisation).

No costs incurred by the applicants for attending this information session are reimbursable.