The Citizens, Equality, Rights & Values Program (CERV)
Thursday 16 July from 10.00AM to 12.00PM CET, focused discussion on the following sub-priority of the 2026 CHAR-LITI call: “PROTECTION AND RESILIENCE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.”
CERV INNOVATION FORUM - Thursday 16th July - 10AM to 12PM CET
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85494856154 Meeting ID: 854 9485 6154
Panelists:
· Waltraud Heller, Fundamental Rights Agency – Lead on Civic Space and Human Rights Defenders
· Guada Marengo, Amnesty International – Head of the Human Rights Defenders and Relief Programme
· Ilina Neshikj, Liberties.eu – Executive Director
· Riccardo Rossella, Civil Society Europe – Advocacy and Fundraising Officer
The online CERV Innovation Fora aim to provide a vibrant space where citizens, organisations, associations, municipalities, and other stakeholders come together to explore the latest challenges and opportunities aligned with CERV priorities. This platform promotes the exchange of best practices and advances innovative solutions. The session will feature insights and perspectives from invited experts.
CITIZENS, EQUALITY, RIGHTS & VALUES
The Citizens, Equality, Rights & Values Program (CERV) funds projects in the areas of Union Values, the Rule of Law, Equality, Rights and Gender Equality, Citizens' engagement and participation, and the prevention of violence. It aims to protect and promote Union rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. It contributes to sustain and further develop open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law.
CURRENT CERV FUNDING CALLS - UPCOMING DEADLINES
· 15 September 2026: EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (CHAR-LITI)
· Capacity building for the EU Charter
· Promoting an enabling civic space
· 23 September 2026: Town Twinning
· 3 November 2026: DAPHNE
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