In 2017, the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) intends to support civil society organizations, working on issues related to people of African descent. For this purpose, the Section invites civil society organizations to submit project proposals, focusing on the theme of the International Decade for People of African Descent “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development”, in line with General Assembly resolution 69/16. The duration of the proposed project cannot exceed 12 months. The maximum amount requested from OHCHR for the implementation of this project cannot exceed 10,000 USD. The project proposal must not exceed 10 pages (attachments do not count). 

For this purpose, please write to the following address to receive all the required submission documents to fill in: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You should ask for the following documents: 

- project proposal template

- budget template sample

 You will then have to duly fill in all the sections of the application form (include also required attachments such as NGO’s registration certificate, CVs etc.) and budget excel sheet, and send the complete application package to the same address not later than 20 February 2017. Incomplete and late applications, or applications not in line with the guidelines, will not be reviewed. 

The selected applicant(s) will be notified by 10 March 2017. Please note that due to the number of applications, only short-listed applicants will be notified. 

Feel free to forward this information to other civil society organizations that may wish to apply.