Prevention and elimination of human trafficking in the Lao PDR

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the prevention and elimination of human trafficking in the Lao PDR. The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are:
1. Raise awareness about the risks, signs, and prevention of human trafficking among the vulnerable populations, especially girls and women;
2. Improve the protection of human trafficking victims.

The priorities of this call for proposals are prevention and elimination of human trafficking, and protection of victims. Proposals should respond to the specific priorities listed above, and must both apply a human-rights based approach, considering groups in vulnerable situations (e.g. persons with disabilities), and a gender-transformative approach as per the European Union principles and the GAP III.  Cross-cutting issues include: promotion of human rights, gender equality, children’s rights, the rights of persons belonging to minorities, the rights of persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making: civil society organisation (CSO) and its associations and (3) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Laos.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €1,750,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €1,750,000 and maximum €1,750,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (80%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 28 April 2025.