Request For Geneva Call
Request For Seed Grants for the Geneva Call Project
- Introduction:
Geneva Call, a neutral, impartial, and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavours to strengthen adherence to humanitarian norms and principles to increase the protection of civilian population during conflict and post-conflict situations.
With the overarching goal of civilian protection, Geneva Call focuses on various thematic areas, including the protection of healthcare, children and education, safeguarding cultural heritage, preventing famine, addressing displacement, advocating against the use of anti-personnel mines, and combating sexual violence and gender discrimination. Geneva Call uses a diverse range of tools to raise awareness and influence humanitarian policies. Geneva Call’s engagements with de facto authorities, armed actors, and civilian populations are characterized by dialogue, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.
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Objective:
Geneva Call will engage with pre-selected women-led CSOs/LNGOs to implement projects that focus on the following objectives:
- Promotion of IHL and Humanitarian Norms: Supported organizations will raise awareness of humanitarian principles and international laws among their communities, emphasizing rights and responsibilities during conflict situations.
- Peaceful Coexistence Initiatives: Projects will foster community harmony, encouraging collaboration among diverse groups to build trust and understanding.
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Special focus will be on safeguarding minorities and other marginalized populations through training and advocacy campaigns
- Deadline: The proposal must be submitted till 31st July 2025
- Submission Email: Please submit the RFPs in Jhotak@genevacall.org and rambicha@genevacall.org