The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) provides in partnership with non-governmental organizations – rapid, flexible funding and direct logistical support to Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) from/working in crisis and conflict-affected areas, working at community, national, regional and/or international levels. WHRDs supported through this window include women or those who identify as women who individually or in association / coalition with others, formally or informally, act to promote or protect human rights, including women’s rights, in a peaceful manner, at the local, national, regional, and international level in conflict and crisis affected contexts.

The WPHF Funding Window for WHRDs will offer two types of support:

1. Safety Net (flexible funding) – Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund – A flexible funding safety net to cover urgent costs, such as, short-term livelihood and protection expenses, including but not limited to equipment (computers, security cameras, security software), internet, self care, legal assistance, relocation costs, etc.. for up to $10,000 USD

2. WHRDS/Advocacy – Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund –  An advocacy support through direct logistical support to arrange and cover logistical expenses (transportation, visa fees, accommodation, translation, daily subsistence allowance, accessibility for WHRDs with disability) to participate in, either individually or as a delegation, a meeting, event or decision-making process, at the national, regional or international level, which contributes to advancing human rights and peace.

Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund for WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS – Application in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Persian and Pashto.