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Addressing the protection gap through localized strategies and transformative approaches to empowerment of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in in South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Norte Antique and Zambales Contract related to: Addressing the protection gap through localized strategies and transformative approaches to empowerment of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in in South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Norte Antique and Zambales - The Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic is having significant negative repercussions on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in many parts of the world &nbsp;and on the space for civil society organisations active in the promotion of human rights and democracy. An urgent reaction is required in the third quarter of 2021 to limit the harm done and contain further entrenchment and worsening of the situation. &nbsp;The overall objective of the action is the worldwide promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law. The action will achieve this so by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. The action will mainly be implemented through competitive processes.This action will mainly be implemented by EU delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) take into account the local challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis; (iii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iv) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The grants will aim at implementing the priorities listed in annex III Annex of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 in line with Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. Implementing these priorities will also contribute to the EU action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024. The actions financed under the country allocations will be in line with: (i) the relevant EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focus on promoting gender equality.
Enhancing women empowerment in Dushanbe, Varzob and Kulob <p>The objective of the action is to provide safe spaces and services, empower women economically, strengthen the response of local authorities, and foster the active engagement of civil society activists and communities. Ultimately, it seeks to contribute to the reduction of inequalities and the eradication of domestic violence and GBV and to promote human rights in Tajikistan</p>
Subscription and Management in the name of KfW and for the account  of the European Commission of a participation in the Microfinance Initiative for Asia (MIFA) as well as a contribution to the ancillary TA Facility. The basic objective of the MIFA Debt Fund is the support of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and low income households (private sector development) in South, East and Central Asia and the Pacific Region (here referred to as Asia) offer a flexible range of market based financial instruments to sound microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the region enabling them to provide MSEs and low income households with appropriate financial products.
Ensuring Decent Work and Reducing Vulnerabilities for Women and Children in the Context of Labour Migration in Southeast Asia <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The overall objective of the proposed Action is to protect the rights of women migrant workers and migrant children in Southeast Asia.</span></p><p>Specific objectives: (1) strengthening regional frameworks and national legislation and policies for the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups, especially women and children in the context of labour migration, in line with international standards, (2) improving national and regional prevention and protection mechanisms to reduce violence and rights violations against vulnerable groups, especially women and children in the context of labour migration, including trafficking and smuggling, from a rights-based, gender-sensitive and child-responsive approach, (3) increasing the access of at-risk groups, women migrant workers and children in the context of labour migration, to information, services and collective initiatives to protect themselves from factors related to abuse, exploitation, harassment, violence and trafficking.</p>
Enhancing the role of the European Union in multilateral fora in Asia and supporting the Asia-Europe Foundation The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is:European Union (EU) positioned conducively to advance its interests and values (including human rights and gender equality and women¿s empowerment) in and with Asian partners at a time of numerous regional and global geo-political changesThe Specific(s) Objective(s) (Outcomes) of this action are:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding of EU policies, objectives, interests and values (including on gender equality and women¿s empowerment) among members of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) enhanced2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EU strategic interests and values promoted by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), in line with its mandate3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Role of the EU in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF) became more influential4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding of EU policies, objectives, interests and values (including on gender equality and women¿s empowerment) by its strategic partner Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enhanced5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EU interest to become a member in fora where the EU is not yet present, but interested to be present, widely known by the participants of the respective foraPrior approvals or derogations:1. Direct award of a grant of EUR 1.5 million to the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF):    Justification in the Action Document under 4.3.1 Direct Management (Grants):    Under the responsibility of the Commission¿s authorising officer responsible, the grant may be awarded without a call for proposals to the ASEF, in accordance with the provisions of article 195 (c) of the Financial Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2018/1049.    Under the responsibility of the Commission¿s authorising officer responsible, the recourse to an award of a grant without a call for proposals is justified because the ASEF has a de jure monopoly on the promotion of the non-governmental dialogue between Asia and Europe emanating from Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) decisions.2. Launch of a call for tenders with a suspensive clause before the adoption of the Commission Decision:    Justification in the Action Document under 4.3.2 Direct Management (Procurement):    Due to the need to ensure continuity of EU support to the targeted fora, it will be necessary to launch a call for tenders with a suspensive clause before the adoption of the Commission Decision. The current phase of EU support to the targeted fora will end in January 2023. The call for tenders may be launched as of May 2022.
Youth Economic and Climate Action Contract related to: Youth Economic and Climate Action - The proposed Action intents to contribute to Specific-Objective 1.3: Support CSOs as actors of good governance and development in partner countries and to the achievement of the related result 1.3: Civil Society Organisations¿ (CSOs) ability to engage as actors of good governance and development at country level is improved.The Action rolls out the EU support to country-level CSO initiatives aimed at implementing priorities reflected in the NDICI-GLOBAL Europe, Annex III CSO Thematic Programme and the subsequent draft Multiannual Indicative Plan for the same. In line with the policy of geographisation, a majority of funds under the CSO MAAP 2021-2024, will be allocated under the Action to support civil society in partner countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and in Neighbourhood countries and Russia. Activities funded under the Action will support a broad range of civil society actors including and prioritising, but not limited to, women and youth organisations, In the framework of the Country Roadmaps for EU and Member States engagement with civil society (CSO Roadmaps), all initiatives under the Action will aim at and contribute to strengthening civil society partner¿s institutional and operational capacity through a comprehensive approach; enabling and ensuring their participation; and on improving the environment in which they operate. Particular attention will be paid to CSOs capacities to benefit from the digital transformation which will pay attention to accessible digital technology and reduce the gap on access to ICT.
Support to EU public diplomacy in Nepal and EU visibility during Europe week 2022 Contract related to: Support to EU public diplomacy in Nepal and EU visibility during Europe week 2022 -
Democracy for All: Strengthening Inclusive Governance in Fiji (DASIG-Fiji) <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Overall Objective: </strong>to promote inclusive and accountable democratic governance in Fiji by supporting meaningful participation of all citizens, including marginalized groups, and cultivating civic engagement while ensuring government oversight and accountability.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific Objectives:</strong></p><p>- &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increased citizen participation in policy-making processes, with marginalized groups included, through community education workshops, policy dialogue sessions, and public consultations.</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthened capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) and media for government oversight and accountability, demonstrated through enhanced skills and knowledge acquired from capacity building training and media literacy programs.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Produced evidence-based recommendations for policy reform on democracy, human rights, governance, and social cohesion issues through research, and effectively disseminated findings to stakeholders and the general public for informed decision-making and advocacy.</p><p><br></p>
Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Developmen Contract related to: Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Developmen - The proposed Action intents to contribute to Specific-Objective 1.3: Support CSOs as actors of good governance and development in partner countries and to the achievement of the related result 1.3: Civil Society Organisations¿ (CSOs) ability to engage as actors of good governance and development at country level is improved.The Action rolls out the EU support to country-level CSO initiatives aimed at implementing priorities reflected in the NDICI-GLOBAL Europe, Annex III CSO Thematic Programme and the subsequent draft Multiannual Indicative Plan for the same. In line with the policy of geographisation, a majority of funds under the CSO MAAP 2021-2024, will be allocated under the Action to support civil society in partner countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and in Neighbourhood countries and Russia. Activities funded under the Action will support a broad range of civil society actors including and prioritising, but not limited to, women and youth organisations, In the framework of the Country Roadmaps for EU and Member States engagement with civil society (CSO Roadmaps), all initiatives under the Action will aim at and contribute to strengthening civil society partner¿s institutional and operational capacity through a comprehensive approach; enabling and ensuring their participation; and on improving the environment in which they operate. Particular attention will be paid to CSOs capacities to benefit from the digital transformation which will pay attention to accessible digital technology and reduce the gap on access to ICT.
Activity under preparation SCOPE (EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package) - Seafarers - Technical Assistance <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">To improve implementation and oversight of minimum education, training and certification requirements as well as living and working conditions for seafarers in relevant ASEAN Member States.</span></p>
IGNITE: Civic Action to Ignite Inclusive and Resilient Growth <p class="ql-align-justify">To strengthen and support Civil Society Organizations to ensure sustainable development, inclusive growth and resilience in the Uva and Southern provinces of Sri Lanka.</p>
CS 56 CC DI/7851 - OPSYS Result & Risk Mgmt + Rom & Eval PI24.1 & PI24.2 Contract related to: CS 56 CC DI/7851 - OPSYS Result & Risk Mgmt + Rom & Eval PI24.1 & PI24.2 - This work programme focuses on enhancing the relevance, EU value-added, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability and accountability of assistance by means of studies, Result Oriented Monitoring (ROM) and evaluations of policies. It covers projects and programmes financed from the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI)[1], the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)[2], the Nuclear Safety Co-operation Instrument (NSCI)[3], the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)[4], the European Development Fund (EDF), Instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA II and III) and the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI). Activities of this work programme are aimed at assessing the external and internal coherence, including complementarity and synergies between the instruments (also thematic instruments intervening in the regions) and the contribution of the measures to a consistent EU external action.[1] Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation [2] Regulation (EU) No 235/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for democracy and human rights worldwide [3] Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument ¿ Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 [4] Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace
''EngageH2O'' Advancing the Green Agenda in Uzbekistan through Public Private Dialogue <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall Objective: Empowering Communities and Strengthening CSOs for Sustainable Water Management through Capacity Building and Media Film Production .</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>SO1:</strong> Strengthening capacity of local CSOs to engage in youth inclusion and empowerment, gender equality and women empowerment, media literacy, environment and climate change (consolidation of actors)</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>SO2:</strong> Strengthening capacities of local CSOs to engage in policy dialogue at national level and in dialogue, implementation and monitoring of national development programmes and plans s (arranging networking)</p><p><strong>SO3:</strong> To increase the capacity of civil society organisations to perform their role as independent development actors more effectively and to enhance efforts to promote a conducive environment for CSOs (building civil community capacity throw Public-Private Dialogue PPD)</p>
Improving safeguards to at-risk women and women survivors of gender-based domestic violence through improved protection, access to justice and reintegration in Rasht Valley of Tajikistan <p>The overall aim of the Action is to promote women¿s rights and contribute to gender equality by strengthening the self-reliance of at-risk women and women survivors of gender-based domestic violence in remote rural areas. The specific objective of the action is twofold: 1.To strengthen the protection environment for at-risk women and survivors of gender-based domestic violence in remote rural areas through improved access to justice and support services and 2: To support women affected by gender-based domestic violence to reintegrate in the society through education and social economic empowerment.</p>
Project on Child Labour-Effective Awareness Response in CAR (CLEAR CAR) <p>The overall objective of this action is to support national efforts to combat the worst forms of child labour, including online sexual exploitation of children and violations of acceptable conditions of work.</p>
Strengthening Kazakh CSOs to become strong actors in policy dialogues and implementation of human environmental rights <p><span style="color: black;">Overall objective is to strengthen Kazakh CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development, with the focus on waste management and climate change. </span></p>
Monitoring of government development programs performed by civil society as the key component of the policy dialogue in Kazakhstan <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall objective is to improve the transparency and the effectiveness of the development programs' implementation in Turkestan, Kostanay, Pavlodar and Zhetysu regions of Kazakhstan, by the means of public monitoring provided by trained civil society actors</p>
Final Evaluation of  ARISE Plus Regional Technical Assistance and ARISE Plus Grant (ASEAN Secretariat Capacity Development) Contract related to: Final Evaluation of  ARISE Plus Regional Technical Assistance and ARISE Plus Grant (ASEAN Secretariat Capacity Development) - The overall objective of the programme is to support greater economic integration in ASEAN through the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and strengthening institutional capacity.
FWC SIEA 2018 Human Rights and Democracy support measures for Uzbekistan <p>EU delegations may use up to 10% of their country allocation for actions to support the implementation of the Human Rights and Democracy thematic programme at country level. It is expected that current Contract will cover some of the following activities: information sessions on calls for proposals, meetings with CSOs active in human rights, mapping of CSOs working on human rights and democracy issues, outreach and awareness-raising activities, studies, seminars, and training (including on the rights-based approach or gender mainstreaming), evaluations, audits, and publications, exchanges of best practices, other administrative and technical assistance expenditure to contribute to: (i) the sound management of the programme; (ii) the achievement of its objectives and expected results; and (iii) measuring, analyzing and reporting on its impact. This contract can also be used to support advocacy by human-rights activists or defenders, including by: (i) supporting their capacity to attend and provide input to meetings outside of their country; and (ii) supporting activities not related to the HR&D thematic programme.</p><p>It can also use part of the support-measures allocation to support the beneficiaries of the local calls for proposals or to increase the visibility of the instrument</p>
Trade Assistance Interim Project in Mongolia <p>The overall objective of this contract is to provide support to the European Union Delegation to Mongolia in improving trade relations between the European Union and Mongolia focusing on defined priority areas related to trade policy and trade facilitation.</p>
Building Capacities of Civil Society Organizations, Local Government Units, and Government Line Agencies in Mindanao to Address Child Labor Through Promotion of Acceptable Conditions of Work in Crop Agriculture. <p>The action will contribute to efforts to combat worst forms of child labor in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Northern Cotabato provinces by improving the capacity of and bringing together civil society organisations, local government units and government line agencies to better undertsand and play theirrole in addressing child labor and promoting acceptable working conditions.</p>
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON FORMULATION OF EDUCATION/LABOUR SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME IN TAJIKISTAN <p class="ql-align-justify">The global objective of this assignment is to support the EU Delegation in Tajikistan in formulating a sector budget support programme in Tajikistan in the field of education/labour.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
C@p Nh@t: Improving the employability and safety of disadvantaged students, young migrant workers and informal workers through an educational platform on digital knowledge, life skills and sexual/reproductive health <p>The action is led by BATIK International, aiming to reduce <span style="color: black;">the exposure of young disadvantaged people to online threats, to increase </span>the protection of young women and girls against online threats, as they seek for digital opportunities, to improve digital connectivity for young migrant workers and informal workers and to increase capacity of other ATEC¿s schools in replicating project¿s education model for disadvantaged youth, young migrant workers and informal workers.</p>
ASEAN-EU Green Team Europe Initiative: Transition to a Regional Circular Economy Contract related to: ASEAN-EU Green Team Europe Initiative: Transition to a Regional Circular Economy - The action seeks to enhance the EU-ASEAN partnership and reduce negative environmental impacts, as well as climate-related and disaster risks covering key areas of the European Green Deal in line with the  Paris Agreement  and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.