You can now apply for the Incident Emergency Fund, which is a rapid response mechanism for human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks.
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 they aim to respond to requests within two weeks.
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.
Who can apply?
- 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. However, each regional team defines the target groups for each call.
For more information, visit Digital Defenders Partnership.
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