Documenting Violence Against Women and Children
This grant funds global research and data collection on sexual violence against women and children to inform law enforcement, support victims, and recommend ways to reduce such abuses.
Funder: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,973,359 total; 1 award expected; performance period: 18–24 months
Summary: Supports global research and documentation of sexual violence and abuses against women and children to inform accountability and victim protection strategies.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) supports comprehensive data collection and research on sexual violence and abuses globally, with a focus on women and children. The program seeks to identify drivers of sexual violence, document patterns and accountability gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to improve victim protection and justice mechanisms. Outcomes are intended to inform law enforcement, support civil society organizations, and strengthen accountability pathways for perpetrators, ultimately aiming to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and related abuses in target countries.
