Article 11

In order to attain the objectives of the Instrument, thematic programmes shall cover the following areas of intervention: Human Rights and Democracy: advancing: the fundamental values of democracy; the rule of law; the universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights; respect for human dignity; the principles of non-discrimination, equality and solidarity; respect for the principles of the Charter of the UN and international human rights law; Civil Society Organisations: inclusive, participatory, empowered and independent civil society and democratic space in partner countries; inclusive and open dialogue with and between civil society actors; awareness, understanding, knowledge and engagement of European citizens regarding development issues; Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention: assistance for conflict prevention, peacebuilding and crisis preparedness; assistance in addressing global and trans-regional threats and emerging threats; Global Challenges: health; education; gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment; children and youth; migration, forced displacement and mobility; decent work, social protection, inequality and inclusion; culture; ensuring a healthy environment and tackling climate change; sustainable energy; sustainable and inclusive growth, decent jobs and private sector engagement; food and nutrition security; strengthen the role of local authorities as actors of development; promote inclusive societies and multi-stakeholder initiatives, good economic governance, including fair and inclusive domestic revenue mobilisation; support the assessment and documentation of progress in implementing partnership and effectiveness principles. Further details on each of the areas of cooperation referred to in paragraph 1 are set out in Annex III.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.