Enhancing Detainees’ Rights in Tunisia
ID: 354063Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is offering a cooperative agreement to enhance detainees' rights in Tunisia, with a focus on expanding access to legal aid and improving the enforcement of detainee rights. This initiative aims to ensure the consistent application of legal rights granted under Tunisia's Criminal Procedure Code, particularly following the reforms enacted in 2016, which aimed to reduce pre-charge detention durations and guarantee access to legal counsel. The total funding available for this project is $2 million, with a minimum award of $1.5 million, and the deadline for applications is July 3, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Program Officer Stephanie Sabbath at SabbathSN@state.gov for further information.

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