New programming brings us new regulations, work plans and calls in some of the most important areas for the Third Sector. Let’s find out all the new features together.<\/p>\n\n
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The issues of rights and citizenship are covered in this programming period by the Citizens , Equality, Rights<\/strong> and Values (also known as CERV<\/strong>, from the English acronym Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) program, the Justice <\/strong>program and the European Solidarity Corps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Justice<\/strong> represents a continuation of thesimilar program<\/a> already in place in the 2014-2020 cycle, while CERV<\/strong> takes up the legacy of two previous programs, the Rights, Equality and Citi<\/a> zenship Program and the Europe for Citizens<\/a> program. Justice and CERV have a common funding source, the Justice, Rights and Values Fund, which comes under the European Commission’s DG Justice and Consumers<\/a> (DG JUST).<\/p>\n\n Their action is strongly synergistic with that of the European Solidarity Corps<\/strong>, a recent initiative (born in 2016 and established as a program only in 2018), managed by DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture<\/a> (DG EAC) and focused on international youth volunteering initiatives.<\/p>\n\n The three programs Justice, CERV and the European Solidarity Corps cover a very important thematic spectrum: on the one hand, they are the flagship programs in some of the most significant areas for the Third Sector; on the other hand, they are one of the main responses to two of the European Commission’s six strategic priorities (the promotion of European citizenship and democracy<\/a> and the EU’s fundamental values<\/a>), while also contributing to the others<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n We have recent and important developments for all three programs, albeit in different situations and ways. Let’s see together which ones.<\/p>\n\n The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values(CERV<\/strong>) program is by far the one in which developments<\/strong> are most extensive<\/strong> and significant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n First of all, it has been officially<\/strong> approved<\/strong> the<\/strong> regulations<\/strong><\/a> which forms the basis for its operation. <\/p>\n\n It has a broad and ambitious goal, which directly calls for civil society action: ” […] to protect and promote the rights and values enshrined in the treaties […] on applicable human rights, in particular by supporting civil society organizations […] and encouraging civic and democratic participation, in order to support and further develop open, rights-based, democratic, equitable and inclusive societies that are founded on the rule of law.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n It is divided into four components (with dedicated calls accessible at the respective links):<\/p>\n\n A specific annex to the regulation defines the wide range of actions that can be financed under the different components of the program.<\/p>\n\n More information can be found (as well as in the text of the regulations<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n The work plan of the CERV program for the 2021-2022 biennium<\/a> has already been published, which presents all useful information to set up the activity on calls for proposals:<\/p>\n\n The first calls for proposals for the new program have also already been published: <\/p>\n\n The situation is similar-and full of novelty-under the Justice<\/strong> program<\/strong>, which shares the same funding line as the CERV program, although it has more specific and technical purposes.<\/p>\n\n It was \n approved the regulations of the program<\/strong>\n<\/a>, which identifies promotion as the main objectives:<\/p>\n\n It provides for various types of action, not unlike those under the CERV program: awareness raising, mutual learning, analytical and monitoring activities, training, digital tools, development and support of networks and organizations, and dissemination of program knowledge and results.<\/p>\n\n Again, we recommend further information on the text of the regulation<\/a>, on the update page dedicated to the Justice program calls<\/a>, on the in-depth page dedicated to the genesis of the<\/a> Justice program, on the page dedicated to the previous Justice program<\/a>, and on the DG Justice<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n Also for the Justice program, a work plan<\/strong> <\/a>for the period 2021-2022<\/a>,<\/strong> with a structure similar to the one presented above for CERV: it thus provides all the tools useful for planning activity on calls for proposals in the next two years.<\/p>\n\n Finally, the first calls for proposals<\/strong> are already available for the Justice program as well:<\/p>\n\n The deadline<\/strong> for these first Justice<\/strong> program<\/strong> calls<\/strong> is May<\/strong> 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n The European Solidarity Corps is one of the most prominent innovations<\/strong> that emerged during the previous programming period. Launched in 2016 and formalized as a program only in 2018, it has already attracted the membership of 275,000 young people, 50,000 of whom are active on specific projects. It picks up the legacy and lessons learned from major European volunteer and youth programs, particularly the European Voluntary Service.<\/p>\n\n For the new<\/strong> programming<\/strong> period<\/strong>, the European Solidarity Corps aims to double<\/strong> the number of beneficiaries<\/strong>, expand activities to humanitarian projects around the world (for which it will be possible to participate up to the age of 35), and to strengthen online learning opportunities for participants.<\/p>\n\n The mechanism<\/strong> of the European Solidarity Corps is very simple: the program promotes<\/strong> the action<\/strong> of<\/strong> young<\/strong> people or groups of young people (aged between 18 and 35) within organizations engaged in solidarity<\/strong> actions and in possession of a “quality label,” which certifies alignment with the program’s principles, objectives and quality standards.<\/p>\n\n The program distinguishes between volunteer projects<\/a>, which take up this basic operational structure, and outreach projects<\/a>, aimed at fostering new spontaneous activities by groups of young people (with possible support from existing organizations or coaches). The program may also support (to a lesser extent) work or internship<\/a> activities in similar ways.<\/p>\n\n The activity<\/strong> can be carried out<\/strong> in the country<\/strong> of<\/strong> residence<\/strong> or in another country, and reimbursed expenses may include travel, organizational and management costs, language learning, preparatory visit, support for disadvantaged groups, contingencies, and a small daily lump sum.<\/p>\n\n The program is therefore open to<\/strong> both host organizations (for obtaining a “quality label,” hosting and supporting participants) and young participants on a project. The essence of the program is compiled in a simple prospectus<\/a>, and all information is accessible on the reference site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n The 2021 European Solidarity Corps call for proposals<\/a> is already available, with deadlines set for May 28 and October 5. A recently updated guide<\/a> describes all the details necessary for participation. Formalization of the program regulations<\/a> by community institutions is expected soon.<\/p>\n\n The European Solidarity Corps will benefit from the support of theEACEA Agency<\/a>, a network of national agencies<\/a> (for Italy, theNational Agency for Youth<\/a>) and a specific online service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n There is no shortage of opportunities to build a more just, aware and supportive Europe: the Third Sector has always stood by the community institutions in advancing this project.<\/p>\n\n Enjoy participating and keep following us with future updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New programming brings us new regulations, work plans and calls in some of the most important areas for the Third Sector. 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Citizenship, equality, rights and values: the work plan and calls for proposals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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What’s new in the Justice program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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The European Solidarity Corps guide and calls for proposals.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
A world of opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n