The selection of projects funded under the EIDHR takes place in several ways:

- Global calls for proposals: the projects cover all the objectives of EIDHR and are selected by the Commission in consultation with its local delegations.

- Country calls for proposals: they are specific to one country (Country Based Support Schemes – CBSS)and they cover local projects designed to reinforce the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reforms, in facilitating the peaceful reconciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation and are managed by local EU delegations.

- Direct support to Human Rights Defenders through small grants: when quick intervention through small and targeted actions is needed, the European Commission manages a small facility to provide ad-hoc grants of up to 10.000 Euro to be awarded to human rights defenders in need of urgent support either by headquarters or by EU Delegations.

For more information about the call click HERE.