The Thematic Programme for Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) is a European Union programme that aims to promote democracy and human rights worldwide through support to civil society initiatives. This Programme is replacing and building upon the European Instruments for Democracy and Human Rights EIDHR (2006-2013, 2014-2020) and European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (2000-2006).
The overall objective of the programme is the promotion and protection of: (I) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (II) democracy; and (III) the rule of law. The specific objective is protecting and empowering individuals to contribute to the full enjoyment by everyone of all human rights, be they civil, political, economic, social or cultural rights.
The overall indicative amount made available under the 2021 budget for Serbia is EUR 1,000,000. Size of grants will be between EUR 100,000 – EUR 250,000.
In order to prioritise the types of action which may be financed under this programme, representatives of the civil society organisations from Serbia are invited to choose one of the following:
□ Supporting human rights defenders
□ Supporting gender equality
□ Supporting children’s rights
□ Supporting rights of persons with disabilities
□ Supporting rights of persons belonging to national minorities (including Roma inclusion)
□ Supporting LGBTIQ rights
□ Supporting rights of elderly
□ Supporting rights of migrants and asylum seekers
□ Supporting rights of homeless
□ Supporting rights of people in unregistered employment
Deadline for submissions is 10th of February, until 15:00. Download the questionnaire here.
