UNVFT - What the Fund does

UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture - What the Fund does

The Fund awards grants to support activities that provide psychological, medical, social, economic, legal, humanitarian or other forms of assistance to victims of torture and members of their families.
Subject to availability of funds, a limited number of grants could also be given for the training of professionals or for the organization of conferences and seminars with a special focus on the treatment of victims of torture.
As a rule, the amount of the grant requested cannot exceed one third of the annual budget of the programme submitted.
Only non-governmental organizations can apply for grants from the Fund. Applications from Governments, national liberation movements or political parties are not admissible.
The staff of the project should have experience in direct assistance to victims of torture and the programme should be functioning.
Activities such as investigations, studies, research, and publication of newsletters or similar activities are ineligible for funding from the Fund.
No new application for a grant can be considered until satisfactory narrative and financial reports on the use of previous grants are received.

Forthcoming events

NEW: Call for 2010 applications 1 January-1 April 2009 - CLOSED

International Day against Torture 2008

The Fund

What the Fund is
What the Fund does
Decision-making
List of grantees 2009
The grants cycle
Reporting on the activities of the Fund
Torture under International Law

How to apply to the Fund

Circular n°3/2008 - Call for 2010 Applications
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Guidelines for the use of organizations:
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How to report to the Fund

Narrative and Financial Report Form and Project Summary Form on the use of the first installment of 2009 grant. Deadline for submission – 15 July 2009
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Acknowledge receipt form:
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Other Sources of Funding

Past observances

25 Years - Rebuilding lives - United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2006

Others links

Committee against Torture
Special Rapporteur on Torture
Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture