Call For Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to foster collaboration

Description

1) Objective

The lead women’s CSO will leverage its extensive knowledge and experience to inform the development of strategies and solutions, raise awareness of the general public about TF VAW through advocacy and outreach, and engage in capacity-building activities to enhance ability of other CSOs service providers to support survivors and advocate for systemic change. By fostering collaboration and sharing their expertise, the CSO will contribute significantly to creating a safer and more inclusive digital environment for women and girls.

The tech company should support the women’s CSO in organizing subregional hackathons/ideathons focused on developing innovative digital solutions to prevent and combat technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW). Specifically, the tech company will:

• Provide technical expertise and mentorship during hackathons to help participants shape viable and impactful ideas.
• Support the development and testing of the best solution emerging from the hackathons, ensuring it is user-friendly, secure, and effective.
• Collaborate with the CSO to align the digital solution with survivor-centred approaches and advocacy goals.
• Ensure technical quality and scalability of the final product and provide feedback for further refinement.

2) Eligibility

Organisations must have demonstrated experience in gender equality and women’s rights advocacy, including a track record of successful initiatives and campaigns; and in-depth understanding of technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) and relevant normative frameworks, including international conventions and local legislation.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Western Balkans.

4) Budget

The budget range for this proposal should be Min. 205,000$ – Max. 215,000$.

5) Application

Proposals must be received by UN Women at the address specified not later than 17.00 CET on December 1, 2025.