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Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme overview - European Commission Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme overview This programme aims to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights in particular by supporting civil society organisations active at local, regional, national and transnational level.
This short video will give you an overview of the programme and its four strands.
Viewers are encouraged to visit the European Commission’s Funding and Tenders portal for proposal calls ( Calls for proposals | EU Funding & Tenders Portal ) and to watch additional videos for more details on each strand ( Funding projects - European Union ) The CERV programme in a nutshell The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme was launched in 2021 and will run for seven years until 2027.
It was created along with the 2021-2027 Justice programme under the Justice, Rights and Values Fund. The CERV programme seeks to support and develop open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law.
That includes a vibrant and empowered civil society, encouraging people's democratic, civic and social participation and cultivating the rich diversity of European society, based on our common values, history and memory.
The CERV programme has four pillars: Equality, Rights and Gender Equality - promoting rights, non-discrimination, equality (including gender equality), and advancing gender and non-discrimination mainstreaming Citizens' engagement and participation - promoting citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the Union, exchanges between citizens of different Member States, and raising awareness of the common European history Daphne - fight violence, including gender-based violence and violence against children Union values - protect and promote Union values Civil society organisations active at local, regional, national and transnational level, as well as other stakeholders, can apply to receive CERV funding for initiatives aimed at citizens’ engagement, equality for all and the protection and promotion of rights and EU values.
Here you can apply for Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) . Many countries have a national contact point to help applicants and beneficiaries with questions and issues related to the CERV programme (including how to apply for funding). You can view the list of CERV Contact Points here .
If your country does not yet have a CERV national contact point, feel free to contact the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Online Info Session – CERV Civil Dialogue - Call for proposals to promote equality and to fight against racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination (CERV-2025-EQUAL) SUPPORT TO PREVENT AND COUNTER ILLEGAL HATE SPEECH, IN PARTICULAR ONLINE – EC-JUST/2025/OP/0001 World Children's Day 2024!
Workshop on Gender mainstreaming in project proposals International Women’s Day: Promoting gender equality through the CERV programme 75th Anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights: CERV stands up for human rights!
CERV Indicative Planning 2026 CERV Work Programme 2026-2027 CERV indicative call planning 2025 Non-substantial modification of the CERV work programme 2023-2025 CERV work programme for 2023-2025 CERV work programme 2023-2024 CERV indicative call planning 2023 2024 CERV 2021-2022 work programme Decision authorising the use of lump sums for actions under CERV CERV National Contact Points 2025 - update 23 January 2026 Evaluation report on the 2014 - 2020 REC programme Keeping Children Safe: The International Child Safeguarding Standards Declaration on Honour regarding CPP by public entities Commission Implementation Decision CERV 2023/2024 Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local/regional authorities, civil society organizations, and other legal entities in EU Member States. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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