Call for proposals: Preventing violent extremism and countering online hate speech through women’s empowerment in the Philippines with a focus on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

Filipino civil society organizations and academic organizations are invited to submit proposals for the project “Preventing violent extremism and countering online hate speech through women’s empowerment in the Philippines with a focus on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)”. The project seeks to address violent extremism in BARMM by working on strengthening the capacities of local women and youth groups to counter hate speech and offline disinformation and developing gender-sensitive early warning systems. It seeks to develop dialogue between women and BARMM leaders on preventing and countering violent extremism and engage in media discussions on women’s empowerment. The project lasts until September 2022.