Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Description

Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen (approximately $375,000 available) DRL seeks proposals to support Yemeni civil society efforts to promote human rights and increase transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system. Activities may include, but are not limited to: -Advocacy for legal and regulatory reforms to bolster protection of human rights and human rights defenders, including increasing transparency in the criminal justice process; -Training for NGOs to track cases in the criminal justice system to ensure that the right to due process is respected; -Legal assistance for recourse for human rights violations; -Exploration of the intersections between informal, traditional, and formal justice mechanisms.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center <br/>Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 <br/> <br/>Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.<br/>support@grants.gov<br/>
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