Upholding human rights standards in the criminal justice system of Pakistan

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the full enjoyment of all human rights, be they civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to support CSOs-led initiatives aimed to protect and promote human rights in the area of criminal justice in Pakistan, support improvements to the legal, procedural and institutional frameworks, to the benefit of the citizens and residents of Pakistan.

The priorities of this call for proposals include the following:
– Upholding of human rights standards in prisons and other places of detention, including prevention of torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, as well as safeguards for death row prisoners;
– Upholding the rights to equality before the courts and tribunals and to a fair trial, including respect for human rights standards in sentencing policies and mercy petition processes;
– Access to justice for vulnerable groups, including enhancing access to legal aid as well as effective investigations and prosecution of crimes against women, children or minorities, in particular.

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 and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation (Civil Society Organisation) and (4) 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 Pakistan.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €2,417,410. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €400,000 and maximum €700,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) 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 16 April 2025.