Call for Partnerships - Global Media Defence Fund 2021, UNESCO

Publish Date: May 03, 2021

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021

2021 Call for Partnerships

Until 15 June 2021, UNESCO will be receiving innovative proposals for the implementation of local, regional and international projects that, in line with international human rights standards, will contribute to enhancing media freedom and bolstering journalists’ legal protection by advancing at least one of the following GMDF Outputs: 

  • Output 2: Reinforcing the operationalization of national protection mechanisms and peer support networks to ensure journalists’ rapid access to legal assistance, bolster their defense and enhance their safety, taking into account the gendered nature of the threats they face;
  • Output 3: Supporting investigative journalism that contributes to reduced impunity for crimes against journalists, and enhancing the safety of those conducting this line of work;
  • Output 4: Enhancing structures for fostering strategic litigation in order to protect environments where the legal frameworks are conducive to an independent, free, and pluralistic media ecosystem.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant under the Global Media Defence Fund?

UNESCO will consider partnership proposals from specialized not-for-profit entities who have been active and registered as such for at least two years. Relevant candidate partners include specialized NGOs, media associations, journalists’ unions, human right defenders, lawyers’ associations and pro bono legal aid organizations, rule of law initiatives, investigative journalism networks, foundations, and academic institutions, amongst other not-for-profit organizations.

What is the global budget for this Call and what is the size of the grants that can be requested?

The total indicative amount available for the co-financing of projects under this Call is estimated at USD $1,000,000. This amount will be distributed among the proposals with the highest evaluation score.

Grants requested under this Call for Partnerships must fall between a minimum USD $15,000 and up to a maximum USD $35,000. 

How can my organization submit a partnership proposal?

Candidate partners are required to submit their partnership proposals and supporting documents to gmdf@unesco.org(link sends e-mail) no later than Tuesday 15 June at 23:59 (CET).

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Disciplines

Communication Studies

Journalism

Media

Social Media

Opportunity Types

Grants

Eligible Countries

International