📋 Tender Overview
The human rights situation in Burundi remains worrying due to the persistence of human rights violations and the lack of accountability. The Joint Program on Human Rights is a multi-stakeholder initiative (Government and donors) which aims to promote the application of the legal framework on human rights by credible and effective institutions.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Burundi
Human rights
Governance
Gender
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Legal and judicial development
Sexual & gender-based violence
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027
CHF 5’000’000
The project in brief
Background The human rights situation has been the main source of misunderstanding between Burundi and the international community since the outbreak of the crisis in 2015. It remains worrying due to the persistence of human rights violations, abuse and lack of accountability. The commission of inquiry on Burundi (2016-2021) was replaced by a special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burundi; its access to the country remains problematic. This transition promoted by the international community (UN, Member States, etc.) aims to ease tensions and create conditions conducive to dialogue with Burundi. Sanctions and other forms of pressure have not produced the expected results and the Burundian authorities have, on the contrary, hardened their position. Although civil society activists and human rights defenders have expressed concern over this approach, which is seen as contrary to the reality of human rights in the country, the general feeling is rather in favor of relations more constructive with the government with a view to fostering a common understanding of the priorities likely to bring about change and therefore better respect for human rights, in particular during the electoral period.
Objectives Contribute to strengthening the institutional, operational and technical capacities of institutions and organizations responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights with a view to establishing the rule of law and a culture of accountability.
Target groups
Ministries with human rights and civic space management in their responsibilities
National commissions responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights (Ombudsperson, CNIDH, National Observatory for the Prevention and Eradication of Genocide, War Crimes, and Other Crimes Against Humanity (ONPGH) , etc.)
Civil society, particularly that working in the field of protection of the vulnerable and minorities and youth
The population as a whole, in particular, minorities and more vulnerable segments of the population, who will benefit from better compliance with the legal framework
Medium-term outcomes
Accountable authorities as well as effective institutions and policies protect the rights and freedoms of Burundian citizens
More Burundians access and use an effective human rights system to enjoy and enforce their rights
More Burundians, especially those at risk of being lef
