{"id":231,"date":"2019-06-16T10:28:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T10:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cagrioner.com\/etkiniz\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:27:00","slug":"s-s-s","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etkiniz.eu\/english\/s-s-s\/","title":{"rendered":"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z EU Programme aims to strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the protection and promotion of human rights<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[*]<\/a> by improving their ability to monitor and advocate for compliance with international human rights standards. International Human Rights Normative Framework lays down obligations that states are bound to respect, protect and fulfil. \u00a0This framework includes\u00a0treaties (covenants, conventions, protocols) ratified within a system of intergovernmental\/interstate organisations such as\u00a0United Nations (UN)\u00a0and Council of Europe (CoE),\u00a0jurisprudence and\u00a0general comments of treaty monitoring bodies,\u00a0declarations and resolutions accepted within these\u00a0intergovernmental\u00a0systems,\u00a0reports of experts from\u00a0United Nations (UN)\u00a0special procedures\u00a0and Council of Europe (CoE)\u00a0organs. \u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/etkiniz.eu\/english\/relevant-legal-framework\/\">Please click here for a non-exhaustive list<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>HRM should be considered as completely different from monitoring the impact or success of a project or a work. HRM sets out the extent to which existing legislation and practices are in accordance with international human rights standards and norms, and the steps to be taken to address the gaps and deficiencies. (Please click here for detailed list and explanatory note of international human rights framework relevant to Turkey)<\/p>\n<p>Many different means and methods can be used for HRM. However, regardless of the method used, different principles such as independence, impartiality, inoffensiveness, trustworthiness and ensuring everyone\u2019s safety should be adhered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #efc031;\"><strong>WHAT IS HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #efc031;\"><strong>Human Rights Monitoring comprises (1) gathering, (2) verifying and (3) using information on Human Rights for advocacy to improve the situation of human rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Within the scope of the programme, we will provide support to CSOs that monitor compliance with international human rights standards in Turkey and carry out monitoring-based advocacy activities based on their needs and demands. ETK\u0130N\u0130Z, mainly aims to increase already existing expertise of CSOs. External expert support will also be available when this expertise is not available within the organisation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><strong>[*]<\/strong><\/a> Human rights issues are constantly expanding and evolving. We share some example areas below, but we are welcome applications in areas not listed here: women&#8217;s rights, children&#8217;s rights, youth rights, rights of persons with disabilities, rights of minorities and ethnic groups, rights of lesbian-gay-bisexual-transsexual-intersex individuals, refugee-immigrant rights, rights of displaced persons, stateless persons, indigenous peoples &#8216;rights, elderly rights, workers&#8217; rights, victim rights, environmental rights, protection of human rights defenders, prevention of discrimination, fair trial, economic and social cultural rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>To benefit from Etkiniz support, the main requirement is to be a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) officially registered in Turkey. The CSO should belong to one of the below categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Association<\/li>\n<li>Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Non-profit cooperative<\/li>\n<li>Civil society networks and platform (These initiatives have to be represented by a CSO with a legal basis)<\/li>\n<li>Civil initiative, community, network (These initiatives have to be represented by a CSO with a legal basis)<\/li>\n<li>Union<\/li>\n<li>Bar Association<\/li>\n<li>Professional organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As Etkiniz aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs to monitor the compliance with international human rights standards and norms, the programme provides support to all activities related to monitoring of human rights issues within the framework of international human rights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>For a detailed description of support offered by Etkiniz, please see Support page for details. Etkiniz does not provide direct financial support to CSOs. Etkiniz covers the expenses of activities\/experts without transferring money to CSOs. Each support can cover a maximum of \u00a03.000 Euros of expenses. A CSO can receive support more than once. However,\u00a0 the total amount of expenses to be covered by Etkiniz cannot exceed 12.000 Euros. Each application is evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<p>Etkiniz support is divided into 2 categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1. Human Rights Monitoring Support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2. Access to International Human Right Mechanism Support<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All expense items to be covered within the scope of supported activities are given below. If you need to consult about an expense item not listed below, please contact the helpdesk.<\/p>\n<p>Etkiniz particularly supports innovative approaches for HRM.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, expenses for reasonable accommodation measures necessary to implement the activities below \u00a0will be covered. (For ex: translation or transfer expenses for disabled participants)<\/p>\n<h3><strong><u>I. HRM Support<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Development of a monitoring strategy<\/li>\n<li>Creation of indicators<\/li>\n<li>Data collection, data management, analysis, interpretation, data visualisation<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of HRM reports<\/li>\n<li>Internal trainings for monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Meeting, travel expenses, stationery, technology, design, printing, translation expenditures for the above-mentioned activities<\/li>\n<li>Expert support (<strong>Etkiniz, mainly aims to increase already existing expertise of the CSOs. Also, external expert support will be available when this expertise is not available within the organisation.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Development of an advocacy or campaign strategy based on the results of monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy, lobbying, campaigns to disseminate the results of monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Networking and collaboration with stakeholders based on the results of monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Data visualisation, digital communication, media communication<\/li>\n<li>Meeting, travel, stationery, technology, design, printing, translation expenditures for the above mentioned activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><u>II. Access to International Human Rights Mechanisms Support<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel expenses (transportation, accommodation, visa, per diem, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Translation support<\/li>\n<li>Reporting support for international human rights mechanisms<\/li>\n<li>Expert support (<strong>Etkiniz, mainly aims to increase already existing expertise of CSOs. Also, external expert support will be available when this expertise is not available within the organisation.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Yes. Etkiniz organises different training programmes for CSOs to monitor human rights. You can follow the announcements for these trainings from our social media accounts and announcements page.<\/p>\n<p>Our training programmes are available for all members, volunteers and activists in civil society organisations. However, an appropriate participant profile will be determined according to the content and scope of each training programme and stated in the announcements. You can apply for training programmes through our application system.<\/p>\n<p>Etkiniz will also organize \u201con-demand\u201d trainings based on requests from CSOs to respond the changing needs of CSOs. These \u201con-demand\u201d trainings can be specific to themes or organizations. Please contact <strong><u>Ekiniz helpdesk<\/u><\/strong> to request trainings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the evaluation criteria for Etkiniz supports?&#8221; style=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]Applications for ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support are evaluated on monthly basis. The applications made by 25th of each month will be announced by the 25th of the following month at the latest<strong>. ETK\u0130N\u0130Z TAT will evaluate the applications in the order of their application dates, on monthly basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z does not receive urgent applications; however, CSOs that require such applications may contact the ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support Desk<\/strong>. ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team may have to limit the approval and implementation of multiple applications from the same applicant in order to give equal opportunity to all CSOs during peak periods.<\/p>\n<p>If necessary, ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team will provide guidance to improve the application.<\/p>\n<p>The compliance check is carried out in two stages. In the first stage, TAT will check if the application is made by a CSO related to HRM and the application relates to the international rights standards and norms. Following the verification of compliance with these 2 criteria, TAT will further evaluate the application.<\/p>\n<p>In the second stage, ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team evaluate the applications considering the below compliance criteria.<\/p>\n<h2>Compliance Criteria<\/h2>\n<table width=\"460\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Determining Criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does the application involve a direct link with international human rights mechanisms such as communication, submission, reporting, etc. (in particular, the United Nations human rights committees)?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Are the objectives and outputs of the application measurable?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does the application focus on making a good impact and improving human rights? Is there any potential for local or national change?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does it prioritize silent groups in difficult conditions? Does it give importance not to discriminate or create discrimination? Does it promote gender equality?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does it engage relevant right holders, other relevant and efficient stakeholders? Are the methods used for engagement relevant, effective, efficient and sustainable? What are the suggested methods for accountability and transparency to the right holders and other stakeholders? Are they sufficient for right holders to seek their own rights?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does it include any measures to protect right holders?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Does it offer a sustainable and lasting impact after implementation?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Supporting Criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Is the requested budget amount of 3,000 Euros or less?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">Do the requested budget items coincide with the work activities?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"366\">\u00a0Is the price \/ benefit relationship between the requested budget items and amount and the planned results strong?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Compliant: Applications that comply with at least 5 of the determining criteria will be accepted and TAT will communicate with the applicants to ensure that the supporting criteria are also met.<\/li>\n<li>Incomplete: To ensure that all applications provide at least 5 of the determining criteria and all of the supporting criteria, the ETK\u0130N\u0130Z TAT may contact the applicants to work together on improving the application.<\/li>\n<li>Non-compliant: The application will be considered non-compliant unless it complies with at least 2 criteria of each level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the compliance check process, ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team may request additional documents and information from CSOs about their activities.<\/p>\n<p>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z team gives special importance to ensure that the application process and provision of support is conducted without creating a competitive environment between civil society organisations. So, if you have an idea that can be effective for human rights monitoring, our team is always ready to assist you in the application process. You can contact ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support Desk for any questions about the applications.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are submitted until midnight on the 25th of each month and compliance checks are finalized on the 25th of the following month at the latest. ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team will contact CSOs within 7 days to provide information about their applications. ETK\u0130N\u0130Z TAT might change these conditions for applications during the lifespan of the programme and the changes are announced on ETK\u0130N\u0130Z website and social media without affecting the implementations.<\/p>\n<p>The application language is Turkish. Applications can be made both in Arabic and Kurdish. Since our information system is prepared only in Turkish, if you want to apply in Arabic and Kurdish languages, you can send your request to <u>destek@etkiniz.eu<\/u>. The results of the applications are announced through the Information System. The applicant has right to object the compliance check result of his application. You can send an e-mail to <u>destek@etkiniz.eu<\/u> to make an objection.<\/p>\n<p>If your application is considered as incomplete by ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team and returned with change, you can complete the requested changes within the application period (25th of each month) and maintain the same application order, and the compliance check for the application will be conducted again. Those who cannot reapply within this period can make their applications for the next period and take part in the order of that period.<\/p>\n<p>CSOs whose applications are evaluated as non-compliant can contact ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support Desk (<a href=\"mailto:destek@etkiniz.eu\">destek@etkiniz.eu<\/a>) to get feedback on their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team<\/strong> will follow up the budget allocated to the program and implementation capacity; accordingly has the right to take necessary measures and make modifications on the support categories and upper in-kind financial support limits, when necessary. As long as the resources are sufficient and ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Technical Assistance Team&#8217;s implementation capacity is not exceeded, ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support will be open to application until the end of the program.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;When I should make my application? When the results will be announced?&#8221; style=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]Applications for Etkiniz support are evaluated on a monthly basis. All the applications made in each month will be evaluated by <strong>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z Support Team<\/strong> in the order of application date. The results of the applications made until the 25<sup>th<\/sup> of each month will be announced latest by the 25<sup>th<\/sup> of the following month at the. For example, all applications submitted from 3 until 25 July are evaluated in the order of application and the results are announced by 25 August the latest. A new application period starts after the 25<sup>th<\/sup> of each month.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\"><strong>Application Period for the First 3 Months <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"321\"><strong>Announcement of the Results (at the latest) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">July 3 \u2013 July 25, 2019<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">August 25, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">July 26 \u2013 August 25,2019<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">September 25, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">August 26 \u2013 September 25,2019<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">October 25, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ETK\u0130N\u0130Z EU Programme aims to strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the protection and promotion of human rights[*] by improving their ability to monitor and advocate for compliance with international human rights standards. 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