UA-128293193-1

Financial support

This project is funded by the European Union, under the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020).

Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020

Objectives of the Programme

This programme shall contribute to the further development of an area where equality and the rights of persons, as enshrined in the Treaty, the Charter and international human rights conventions, are promoted and protected. Its nine specific objectives are to:

  • Promote non–discrimination
  • Combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance
  • Promote rights of persons with disabilities
  • Promote equality between women and men and gender mainstreaming
  • Prevent violence against children, young people, women and other groups at risk (Daphne)
  • Promote the rights of the child
  • Ensure the highest level of data protection
  • Promote the rights deriving from Union citizenship
  • Enforce consumer rights

Types of actions funded

  • Training activities (staff exchanges, workshops, development of training modules,…)
  • Mutual learning, cooperation activities, exchange of good practices, peer reviews, development of ICT tools…
  • Awareness-raising activities, dissemination, conferences,…
  • Support for main actors (key European NGOs and networks, Member States’ authorities implementing Union law,…)
  • Analytical activities (studies, data collection, development of common methodologies, indicators, surveys, preparation of guides…)

EU added value

All actions to be funded by the programme must produce results whose benefits go beyond one single Member State. The following elements should in particular be looked at: Does the project contribute to the effective, comprehensive and consistent implementation of Union law instruments and policies? Will it improve public awareness and knowledge about the rights, values and principles deriving from Union law? Will it improve the understanding of potential issues affecting these rights? Is it likely to develop mutual trust among Member States and to improve cross- border cooperation? What is its transnational impact? Does it contribute to the elaboration and dissemination of best practices? Will it create practical tools and solutions that address cross-border or Union-wide challenges?

Budget 2014-2020

EUR 439 million

Participating countries

All Member States, Iceland (all specific objectives) and Liechtenstein (only for non–discrimination, racism, xenophobia, rights of persons with disabilities and equality between women and men)

RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE: EU FUNDING ON RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND CITIZENSHIP (PDF ALLEGATO)

For more info:  European Commission