Each project will be funded to a maximum of US$ 35,000.

Funding is aimed at initiatives addressing either violent crime in general, or violence against women with respect to trafficking in women and girls for sexual or other forms of exploitation.

Given the extent and diversity of violent victimization, there exists a wide range of victim-centred projects that can benefit from UN funding. Projects should demonstrate their commitment to developing and enhancing practical initiatives for victims of violent crime that variously target the physical, sexual and psychological impact of violence. Applications are welcome from a range of initiatives offering emotional and practical support, elementary legal aid, and short-term counselling and referrals. From established outreach work with victims of domestic violence, through to innovative employment of restorative justice responses to violent offenders and their victims, the project seeks to promote practical victim-centred initiatives. For more information and for application forms please go to

http://www.odccp.org/odccp/trafficking_victim_support.html