The 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.
Areas
The programme will focus on the following areas:
- 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
Indicators
- increased awareness of the
human rights situation in Ukraine, including in Crimea and
non-government-controlled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Human rights monitoring mechanisms strengthened and reflect developments
in civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and gender equality
rights of people in Ukraine
- identifying and responding to
additional challenges posed by COVID-19 global pandemic and its negative
influence on existing issues, including an increase in economic insecurity
and gender-based violence (GBV) among population
- advocacy and civil society
organizations, as well as vulnerable persons, equipped with greater
knowledge of their rights and ability to advocate for policies which best
meet the needs of minority and vulnerable groups
- understanding of human rights
issues among general population improved, including by changing public
perceptions and working with authorities and businesses to ensure fair
treatment and representation of minority and vulnerable groups, and a
greater understanding for the particular challenges they face (social,
economic, psychological, internet security)
- vulnerable groups – including
minorities, IDPs and veterans – supported in becoming agents of economic
development including access to training, services and resources that can
help integrate them to the society, the job market and to decision-making
at the local, regional, and national level
- greater gender equality in
Ukraine is achieved through promotion, advocacy, and training activities
that tackle underrepresentation of women in various sectors, such as STEM,
security, policy-making
- projects complement activity of
the Government of Ukraine under relevant strategies, such as National
Action Plan on Human Rights; Strategy for De-occupation and Reintegration
of Crimea; National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security; Biarritz
Partnership, and others
Funding Information
The minimum indicative funding for projects is
£15,000 and maximum £30,000. This may be in addition to co-funding and
self-funding contributions; indeed this will be considered a merit. The funding
is for the UK financial year 2021-22 only (projects must be implemented and all
payments made by 15 March 2022). Where appropriate, bidders are encouraged to
describe how their project could be further scaled-up if additional funding
became available.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated against the
following criteria:
- fit to programme objectives –
the extent to which the proposal addresses the issues
- quality of project – how well
defined and relevant the outcome is and how outputs will deliver this
change; ability to leverage bigger funding would be an advantage
- value for money – the value of
the expected project outcomes, the level of funding requested and
institutional contribution
- previous experience – evidence
of the project team’s understanding the issue and of its regional
activities, ability to manage and deliver a successful project, through
work done to date in the area or in related fields
- gender-sensitive approach and
alignment with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change - as indicated; the
proposals will be assessed by a mixed gender panel
Post Date - 22-Jul-2021