Open call for Incident Emergency Fund

• Eligibility Criteria:
  – DDP target groups are women, feminist and LGTBQIA+ organisations; land and environmental rights defenders; and journalists and other actors who make information available to the public.
  – Organisation does not need to be legally constituted to apply.
• Type of funding: Programmatic
• Target countries: Global
• Application language: English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Apply for the Incident Emergency Fund, a rapid response mechanism for human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks.

What does the IEF cover?

• Replacement of hardware or software which has been taken, lost or stolen.
• Purchase of more secure hard- and/or software and costs related to installation of the new systems.
• Technical or non-technical activities to respond to urgent issues such as internet blockages.
• Measures to improve physical security (related to information management and digital security).
• Measures to address the psychological and psychosocial impacts of digital threats and risks.

Funding Information

• The IEF provides up to €10,000 and can be used to cover costs which will directly reduce the risk or impact of a digital attack. The funding covers activities for a maximum of four months, and the aim to respond to requests within two weeks.

See here to learn more and apply.

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