Call for Proposals: Thematic call on inclusion and ethnic minorities
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1. BACKGROUND
The European Union (EU) Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for the period 2020-2024, adopted by the Council in November 2020, forms the basis of the Multiannual Indicative Programme and the subsequent Individual Measures and Annual Action Plan for 2021 and the Multi-annual Action Plan for 2022-2024.
It identifies five overarching priorities and key actions to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action:
1. Protecting and empowering individuals;
2. Building resilient, inclusive and democratic societies;
3. Promoting a global system for human rights and democracy;
4. Harnessing the opportunities and addressing challenges of new technologies;
5. Delivering by working together.
Any action supported by the Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) thematic programme must be in line with these priorities and contribute to their achievement.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME AND PRIORITY ISSUES
The global objective of this call for proposals is to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law.
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are:
1. Promote the rights of people living with disabilities;
2. Combat discrimination, stigma and violence against LGBTIQ+ in law and practice and ensure equal
rights.
3. To ensure equal rights and non-discrimination of ethnic minorities in access to citizenship, land and
social services.
The priorities of this call for proposals are presented in two (2) Lots:
Lot 1: Equal rights and diversity
The specific objectives of this lot are:
1. Promote the rights of people living with disabilities;
2. Combat discrimination, stigmatisation and violence of LGBTIQ+ in law and practice and ensure
equal rights.
Lot 2: Protection and promotion of ethnic minorities' rights
The specific objective of this lot is:
To ensure equal rights and non-discrimination of ethnic minorities in access to citizenship, land and social services.