Retour Call for proposals: Support to civil society to better network at regional level to counter hate speech and hate crime in the Western Balkans

Deadline for submission of offers was extended until April 3, 2022
Call for proposals: Support to civil society to better network at regional level to counter hate speech and hate crime in the Western Balkans

Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022” and its action “Promotion of diversity and equality in the Western Balkans”, the Council of Europe is launching a call for proposals with the aim to support local civil society organisations (CSOs) to combat hate speech and hate crime at the regional level.

This call aims at sensitising citizens / people living in the region on the dangers posed by hate speech and hate crime, notably by reinforcing networking and capacities of civil society organizations in this field.

Project proposals shall aim to produce an added value to the European Union / Council of Europe work in combating hatred, and diminish stigmatisation of vulnerable groups.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 3 April 2022 (at 23:59 CET) - the deadline was extended. Applications should be sent to the following e-mail address: [email protected] 

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Western Balkans 08/03/2022
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The aim of the regional HF II programme on anti-discrimination is to bring forward the work done under actions of the HFI programs and other bilateral programs, to support the countries negotiating their access to the EU improving their record of fighting discrimination, protecting minorities, ensuring rights of LGBTI, combating hate speech, in line with COE standards - notably those from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, and those from the Framework Convention on National Minorities.

* Cette désignation ne préjuge pas des positions concernant le statut du Kosovo ; elle est, en outre, conforme à la Résolution 1244 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies ainsi qu’à l’Avis de la Cour internationale de justice sur la Déclaration d’indépendance du Kosovo.

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HFII at a glance

Duration: May 2019 - December 2022

Funding: European Union and Council of Europe

Budget : 41 Million Euros (85% funded by the EU, 15% by the CoE)

Budget for the Promotion of equality and diversity in the Western Balkans : 3,7 Million Euros

Implemented by: Council of Europe

Angela Longo, Programme Manager, Strasbourg

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