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Applications for currently being accepted for The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery is a critical financial mechanism established to provide direct humanitarian, legal, and medical assistance to victims of modern slavery. With over 50 million people currently affected globally, the Fund serves as a bridge between international human rights standards and grassroots rehabilitation efforts.
Co-funding Requirement: Grants generally cover only up to two-thirds of a project’s total budget (applicants must secure the remaining third elsewhere, though exceptions exist).
The Fund specifically targets organizations that work “on the ground” with victims.
Eligible Applicants:
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) & NGOs: Must be non-governmental and non-profit.
Registration Status: Organizations must be legally registered and operational for at least two years.
Experience: Applicants must have a documented track record of providing direct assistance to victims of contemporary forms of slavery.
Mandatory Criteria:
Direct Assistance: The project must provide tangible services (not just research or advocacy).
Non-Discrimination: Services must be inclusive regardless of race, gender, religion, or social origin.
Financial Capability: The organization must hold a bank account in its registered name.
Prepare Documentation: Ensure your legal registration is current and your financial reports are ready for the last two years.
Design a Victim-Centered Project: Draft a proposal focusing on direct services: legal aid, medical care, or psychological support.
Submit via Online Portal: Access the UN Human Rights Grants Management System during the window of 15 January – 1 March.
Justify Budget Gaps: If requesting more than two-thirds of the total budget, provide a strong justification for the lack of other funding sources.
Comply with Audit Rules: Prepare for strict narrative and financial reporting requirements if selected.
Apply for The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
