The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) is looking to strengthen collaboration with non-governmental organizations with expertise in enhancing women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.
WPHF seeks to identify credible and experienced international or regional non-governmental organizations (I/RNGOs) to support its Rapid Response Window (RRW) for women’s meaningful participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements. The RRW addresses funding gaps for women peacebuilders and women’s rights civil society organizations in all ODA eligible countries to influence and participate in a Track 1 or Track 2 peace process or the implementation of a peace agreement.
The selected I/RNGOs will provide grant management support to civil society organizations (CSOs), informal groups of women, and (young) women peacebuilders implementing RRW initiatives, as well as technical and logistical services to approved CSOs in conflict-affected settings.
Eligibility
I/RNGOs with technical expertise and longstanding commitment to supporting women’s meaningful participation in peace processes in fragile settings are eligible to apply. Organizations must be legally registered and able to operate in at least one of the following regions:
- Latin America
- Arab States
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Europe and Central Asia
- Asia and the Pacific
Size of Grants & Funding
I/RNGOs can apply for a budget of up to 1,000,000 USD over two years.
APPLICATION PACKAGES SHOULD BE EMAILED IN ENGLISH TO WPHF-RRW@UNWOMEN.ORG.
Application deadline: 23 JANUARY 2026
An information session will be organized with prospective applicants on 9 January 2026 at 2pm (CET). You can register to access the information session using this link.
Does your I/RNGO have experience in enhancing women’s meaningful participation in formal peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements? Apply to become an I/RNGO partner of the WPHF RRW today.
