The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Tajikistan is seeking proposals for supporting actions in the Republic of Tajikistan with financial assistance from the Programme «European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights».

The general objectives of the new financing instrument are to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, within the framework of the Community’s policy on development cooperation, and economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries, and consistent with the EU’s foreign policy as a whole.

The EIDHR is designed to help civil society to become an effective force for political reform and defence of human rights.

The more detailed information (including full Guidelines for Applicants, application form, etc.) is available for consultation on the following internet sites:

http://www.deltjk.ec.europa.eu and https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1271411238113&do=publi.detPUB&searchtype=QS&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&nbPubliList=15&page=1&aoref=129933.

The deadline for submission of proposals is 16 July 2010, 17:30 Dushanbe time.

For further information you may contact Ms. Nodira Safarova in the Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan tel:+992 (37) 2217407, 228-91-18, Nodira.Safarova@ec.europa.eu

http://www.deltjk.ec.europa.eu