British Embassy Kyiv invites project proposals to promote universal human rights, democratic participation, gender equality and respect for minorities in Ukraine.

The British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals for project work from 1 September 2021 to 15 March 2022, working through civil society organisations alongside government bodies in support of internationally recognised universal human rights and democratic participation, including gender equality, and improved respect for minority and vulnerable groups. The deadline for submitting proposals is 17.00 (Kyiv time) on 11 August 2021.

The programme will focus on the following areas:

Outcomes

• greater gender equality and inclusion for all members of Ukrainian society, taking account of the additional challenges posed by Covid-19 for vulnerable groups
• increased levels of protection and support for vulnerable groups (including but not limited to victims of gender-based violence, LGBT+, national minorities, people with disabilities (including children), and veterans) and improved social and economic integration of these groups through increasing access to training opportunities, economic activity and decision-making
• human rights are observed on the whole territory of Ukraine, violations are documented and countered, and victims are supported

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-project-proposals-under-small-projects-fund-2020-2021-in-ukraine?fbclid=IwAR1WSj_8XZ_SuH62nwnjjQGAAZ6i9urJMQpTdQmhWingwXdYDdTtPTeQJoY