UN Women SAFE Project Call for Proposals 2026: Community-Led Advocacy and Digital Safety for Women and Girls in West Africa

Overview

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women has announced a call for proposals under the SAFE project, focusing on community-led advocacy and the creation of safer digital spaces for women and girls in West Africa. The initiative seeks to select a qualified organization to serve as a Responsible Party to implement specific activities under Output 1.3 of the project. The primary implementation countries for the initiative are Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana, with a broader geographic focus across West Africa.

Who can apply

This organizational partnership opportunity is targeted at established feminist organizations and women’s rights civil society organizations. The opportunity is designed for qualified organizations capable of providing technical assistance, feminist mentorship, safeguarding support, and moderation guidance to youth-led digital initiatives and influencers.

What you get

The selected organization will implement project activities related to Output 1.3 of the SAFE project, serving as a Responsible Party. Through this role, the organization will support youth-led digital actors and influencers working to promote gender equality, combat online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse, and prevent violence against women and girls.

How to apply

Interested organizations should review the official call for proposals, understand the requirements, and prepare their submissions before the application deadline.

Key dates

The submission deadline for the call for proposals is 21 October 2026.