Marianne Initiative 2025 for human rights defenders

Marianne Initiative 2025 for human rights defenders. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

17th June 2024

Tell Me About Marianne Initiative:

In 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the launch of the Marianne Initiative for human rights defenders, aimed at better supporting them in their fight, both abroad and in France.

The Marianne Association for Human Rights Defenders was created to federate the actors involved in our country (State, organisations and associations for the promotion of human rights and reception, local authorities, qualified personalities, etc.) and to carry the initiative’s support pillar in France, for the benefit of about fifteen laureates per year (reception, personalised support, networking, etc.).

“France is and will remain a land of welcome for human rights defenders

After receiving the first all-female class in 2022 and a mixed class in 2023, Alain Régnier, Délégué interministériel à l’accueil et à l’intégration des réfugiés, Delphine Borione, Ambassador for Human Rights, and Laura Lohéac, President of the association, officially launched the third class.

Some fifteen men and women from every continent have been welcomed to France for six months as part of the Initiative. The winners benefit from a training program designed to strengthen their skills and commitment in their home country or in France, whether in favor of civil and political rights, women’s rights, minority rights or environmental rights

Type:

Training

Who can Apply for Marianne Initiative?

• Please enclose documents proving your administrative status in France or a third country (residence permit, etc.). (optional)
• Identity document
• Attach any diplomas or language certificates in your possession. (optional)
• Attach references to documents attesting to these activities if possible (in English, French, or Spanish).
• Documents attesting to safety risks (if relevant). (optional)

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Marianne Initiative?

Recipients complete a comprehensive program consisting of:

• Training in negotiation, leadership, advocacy, physical and digital security, project management, etc. ;
• Courses from the School of International Affairs of Sciences Po Paris and French language;
• Contact with French or international personalities involved in human rights and development issues;
• Meetings with inspiring personalities and potential partner organizations (NGOs, foundations, institutions, etc.);
• Conferences and cultural activities ;
• Individual interviews to support the activist project;
• Visits to international institutions and organizations;
• Exchanges with members of the program’s alumni network.

The hosting programme in France provides for an accommodation near Paris, the payment of a monthly grant to cover daily needs, a training programme, support, and networking with Human Rights Defenders for a period of 6 months. After the 6 months, participants no longer benefit from the grant, the accommodation and the support provided in the programme.

Participation is individual and does not provide for the laureate to be accompanied by their family.

How Long will Award Last?

Class of 2025 (January-July 2025)

How to Apply:

Apply here

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