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Applications for the Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders in Paris in 2022 are currently ongoing.
This program aims to better assist defenders in their struggle, both abroad and in France:
Worth of Award
The aid program in France provides for reception (including accommodation if necessary), the payment of a monthly grant for living in Paris, personalized support and networking with human rights defenders during a period of 6 months.
Eligibility
You are committed in your country to the promotion and defence of human rights:
You
- are a human rights defender in the sense recognized by the United Nations, adult and of non-French nationality, regardless of your place of residence;
- can provide one or more documents/evidence, produced by others than you (recommendations, press articles, etc.), attesting to your commitment/action in favour of human rights;
- can demonstrate that participation in the Marianne Initiative’s aid program in France will strengthen your capacity to act in favour of human rights in your country and internationally and that it will enable you to create or develop links or existing or planned projects with French organizations;
- have a valid passport (with a validity of at least six months) or you are willing to follow the procedures to be able to obtain one;
- are not subject to any legal ban on leaving the territory;
- are willing to travel to France from January 2023 until June 2023.
How to Apply
Click here to access the application form for the Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders.
Deadline: The deadline for the application file is September 14, 2022.