Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a rapid response mechanism to support Track 2.0 style peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States. This program will provide flexible, timely support for convening civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other key stakeholders who are essential to advancing and sustaining peace processes in priority regions including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other conflict-affected regions of strategic importance. Key aspects of the project include:
* Providing support for peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions
* Advancing and sustaining peace processes in priority regions
* Supporting civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other key stakeholders
* Providing flexible and timely support for peacebuilding efforts
* Addressing the root causes of conflict and promoting sustainable peace