UN Women Call for Proposals: Community-Led Advocacy and Digital Spaces for the Safety of Women and Girls in West Africa

Overview

The UN Women Call for Proposals 2026 is an initiative associated with the SAFE Project, which centers on community-led advocacy and the creation of safer digital spaces for women and girls in West Africa. The program aims to combat gender-based violence, address online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse, strengthen youth-led digital advocacy, and challenge harmful social norms. Selected organizations will engage in activities that combine digital engagement with practical community action to promote gender equality and regional collaboration.

Who can apply

This call targets established feminist organizations and women's rights civil society organizations. Entities with relevant experience in gender equality, digital rights, youth engagement, online safety, and community advocacy are particularly well-suited to participate in the initiative.

What you get

Participating organizations gain the opportunity to contribute to a regional initiative focused on women's rights and digital safety. Engagement areas include advancing feminist advocacy, building youth-led digital advocacy capacity, preventing online harassment and gender-based violence, improving safeguarding and content moderation practices, and contributing to community accountability across West Africa.

How to apply

Interested organizations must review the official call for proposals and follow the specific application instructions provided by UN Women. Applicants should carefully confirm all eligibility criteria, required proposal formats, supporting documentation, submission procedures, and any additional conditions prior to applying.

Key dates

The application deadline is 21 October 2026. Applicants should verify the exact submission time and applicable time zone through the official call.