The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) opened its Seventh Round of Funding from 15 November 2012 onwards. The Fund will provide grants ranging from US $50,000 to US $400,000 for projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.The primary purpose of this UN body is supporting democracy through empowering civil society. UNDEF projects exist in developing countries, in societies in transition and in challenging environments, and are in six main areas: Community development; rule of law and human rights; tools for democratization; youth; empowering women; and media.Among these, NGOs and civil society organizations are expected to receive…
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