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Support to sustainable peace, rule of law and human rights during Sudan’s democratic transition towards transparent, inclusive and credible elections

The overall objective of this multi-component programme is to support sustainable peace, rule of law and human rights during Sudan’s democratic transition towards transparent, inclusive and credible elections. The specific objectives are; i) To promote and protect human rights in Sudan, in particular to address existing and potential drivers of conflict; ii) To support the electoral process in Sudan.

Main objectives

The overall objective (expected impact) of this action is: to support sustainable peace, rule of law and human rights during Sudan’s democratic transition towards inclusive, transparent and credible elections.

The specific objectives (expected outcomes) are the following:

SO1. Promotion and protection of human rights in Sudan, in particular to address existing and potential drivers of conflict.

SO2. Support to the electoral process in Sudan.

Contracts

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

EUR 13 421 014

Support to the establishment and operationalization of a UN Human Rights Office in Sudan

 

Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA)

EUR 4 950 000

Strengthening Electoral Stakeholder Capacity in Sudan (SESCS)

 

Action Fiche

  • 2 MARCH 2023
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Start date
6 Jul 2020
Project locations
Sudan
EU contribution
€10 000 000
Region and Country
  • Horn of Africa
Thematic
  • Improved governance and conflict prevention
  • Strengthening resilience of communities
Partner

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