Call for Applications for UNDEF's Second Round of Funding (Deadline: 18 December, 2007)

Dear Equator Net members,

This call for applications is not directly related to your work in environmental conservation and poverty reduction. Yet, this information might interest you, since Civil Society Organizations (in other words: NGOs) are encouraged to apply.

The UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) has opened applications for its second round of funding. UNDEF’s primary purpose is to promote democracy through building and strengthening democratic institutions, promoting human rights and ensuring the participation of all groups in the democratic process. UNDEF predominately supports civil society activities.

Activities in the following thematic categories are eligible for funding:

· strengthening democratic dialogue and support for constitutional processes;

· civil society empowerment;

· civic education, voter registration and strengthening of political parties;

· citizen's access to information;

· human rights and fundamental freedoms;

· accountability, transparency and integrity.

In line with values, priority will be given to projects that enhance inclusiveness and gender equality.

The application period closes on 18 December 2007.

Applications will only be accepted online, in either English or French. The application procedures can be downloaded via the following PDF links:

www.un.org/democracyfund/Docs/UNDEF_ProjectProposalGuidelines%20_Nov07_EN.pdf (English)

www.un.org/democracyfund/Docs/ProjectProposalGuidelines_SecondRound_13Nov07_FR.pdf (French)

For more information please visit http://www.un.org/democracyfund/.

Warm regards,

Gaby