Call for Proposals: UN Women Regional Arab States CSOs Dialogue
UN Women funds an Arab States CSO to analyze national gender equality priorities, lead a virtual dialogue, and finalize a regional declaration for CSW71 policy influence.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 (Clarification requests due) | July 16, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$30,000 USD for a 3-month agreement, with possible extension.
Summary: Supports an Arab States CSO to convene a virtual regional dialogue and finalize a declaration on CSW71 priorities for policy influence.
Key Information: Only CSOs with a gender equality mandate and strong Arab States regional experience are eligible.
Description
This opportunity funds a civil society organization (CSO) to lead and facilitate a virtual regional dialogue among Arab States CSOs, aimed at reviewing and finalizing a draft regional declaration that consolidates national priorities, challenges, and recommendations. The resulting declaration will inform decision-makers at national and regional levels, supporting responses to the priority theme of the 71st session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71), and contribute to the UN Women Regional CSW71 global Expert Meeting. The selected CSO will analyze national consultation outcomes, organize and facilitate a virtual regional dialogue, and produce both a meeting report and the final regional declaration.
