This call for proposals is funded by the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-GE) – for the period 2021-2027 – under the thematic programme “Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention” (PSCP).

The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen in-country civil society capacity to facilitate and enhance inclusive[1] young women and young men participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and processes in Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Tunisia.

The specific objective of this call for proposals is:

In–country youth-led civil society organisations are better equipped to harness opportunities and to respond to challenges related to inclusive and conflict sensitive participation of young women and young men in conflict prevention initiatives, conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes at local, national and/or international level.

The priorities of this call for proposals are (not in order of precedence):

• I) Supporting youth-led peacebuilding organisations and networks in their efforts to enhance inclusive youth participation and representation in peacebuilding initiatives and processes;

• II) Enhance capacities of marginalised youth, particularly those more vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups or vulnerable to extremist ideologies, to engage in socio-political processes;

• III) Fostering a culture of peace and respect for human rights and tolerance as a set of values conducive to peaceful societies;

• IV) Empowering young women and enhancing their role and meaningful participation in conflict prevention and conflict transformation as agents of positive change at societal level. This should be reflected in initiatives directly addressing young women meaningful participation in the entire project cycle and in initiatives supporting women-led organisations.

[1] The concept of “inclusivity” needs to be read broadly, referring to aspects of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, language, religion, ethnicity, socio-economy, persons with disabilities, etc.

The overall indicative amount is 3 M €. Grants are min 500,000 and max 750,000 €. The applicants must be non-profit making, and full eligibility criteria can be found in the Guidelines for applicants.

One or more information session on this call for proposals will be held on-line on the date that that will be communicated on the website of DG International Cooperation and Development.