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UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
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Location:Worldwide
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (HQ)
Description
Location: Global Grant Size: Up to USD $50,000 for first time grantees, up to USD $100,000 for ongoing grantees. Eligibility: Registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), that provide direct support to torture victims and have been in operation for a
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About the Funding Agency
The United Nations Secretariat is one of the United Nations' six primary organizations and its mission is the maintenance of international peace and security. Its activities focus on preventing conflict, assisting parties in dispute to reach agreement, deploying peacekeepers, and providing the circumstances necessary for peace to last and thrive. The Secretariat is also responsible for gathering and compiling background material on various problems, assisting in implementing decisions taken by the various institutions of the United Nations, and organizing international conferences. It also translates speeches into the UN's official languages and distributes papers to keep the public informed about the UN's operations.
About the Sectors
Education, Training & Capacity Building
Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.
Key areas:
- Education systems and learning programmes
- Vocational training and skills development
- Capacity building and professional development
Gender & Human Rights
Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.
Key areas:
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Human rights protection and advocacy
- Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups
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