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Grant for Documenting DPRK Human Rights Abuses and Countering Propaganda

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks organizations to document human rights abuses and counter propaganda from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; the solicitation is for programmatic services, not products. - Services Requested: - Establish and expand secure networks for real-time data collection and verification of human rights abuses inside DPRK - Engage North Korean defector communities for data collection and content creation - Synthesize information into reports for policymakers and conduct international advocacy campaigns - Support defector content creators with subgrants and training to produce digital content countering DPRK propaganda, especially targeting youth and vulnerable groups - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on secure, real-time data collection - Involvement of North Korean defector voices - International advocacy and digital engagement - Subgranting and training for defector content creators - Funding range per award: $750,000 to $2,250,000 - 2-3 awards anticipated - Eligible applicants: U.S. and foreign NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for a program to document human rights abuses in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and counter regime influence operations globally. The program aims to challenge the DPRK's information monopoly by safely documenting real-time information on human rights conditions and other realities within the DPRK. It will also package and utilize this information to inform policymakers and conduct international campaigns to counter DPRK propaganda, particularly targeting youth audiences. The program supports U.S. leadership in defending democratic principles and human rights and aligns with the 2025 National Security Strategy and DRL's strategic plan.

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