In 2006, the Community established the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). This financial instrument allows the EU to provide support for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide.
These two inextricably linked concepts are integral to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in poorer countries. Democratic processes of accountability are also vital in ensuring government transparency, and play a key role in combating corruption.

Calls for Proposals

Support is mainly provided through the co-financing of projects selected through calls for proposals published on EuropeAid's website.

The new planning of EIDHR Calls for Proposals launched by headquarters is available on this link:

http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/worldwide/eidhr/60_anniversary_udhr/...