📋 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 Programme on Human Rights is a multi-stakeholder initiative (Government and donors) that aims to promote the implementation 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 2015 crisis. It remains a concern due to the persistence of human rights violations, abuses and the lack of accountability. The commission of inquiry on Burundi (2016-2021) was replaced by a special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi; his 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 about this approach, which is seen as contrary to the reality of human rights in the country, the general sentiment is rather in favour of more constructive relations with the government with a view to fostering a common understanding of the priorities likely to bring about change and therefore greater respect for human rights, particularly 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 responsibility for human rights and civic space management
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 vulnerable people, 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 and 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 left b
