EU - Governance in Justice Programme

29/07/2026

Looking back on this journey, we are deeply grateful for the incredible work of our EU-GOJUST II grantee, Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI).

Together with KAISAHAN, NYLI set out to bring justice closer to farming communities—a path that led to nearly 3,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries supported, 107 community paralegals trained, and countless lives touched. Seeing young storytellers amplify these voices reminds us of why building inclusive pathways to land security matters so deeply.

Take a moment to read their reflection below and celebrate how far this partnership has come. 👇

29/07/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐑𝐂-𝐊𝐬𝐊 / 𝐅𝐨𝐄 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐬.! 🌳

Defending ancestral domains and natural resources is at the heart of environmental justice.

The European Union in the Philippines - GOJUST Programme is proud to welcome the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center – Kasama sa Kalikasan / Friends of the Earth Philippines (LRC) as a first-time partner for their project: Project MAJESTIC (Mentoring Justice and Empowerment Strategies for Indigenous Communities)!

Systemic legal battles take time. Through long-term strategic litigation—setting high-court precedents, defending frontline activists, and challenging flawed policies—LRC continues to sustain the evolving struggles of Indigenous Peoples.

Under Project MAJESTIC, they are further empowering local environmental defenders in ancestral domains, securing legal protection for vulnerable communities, and anchoring climate legislation firmly around ancestral domain rights.

Swipe through the cards below to see how LRC is championing legal empowerment and protecting frontline defenders across the country! 👇

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22/07/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. ⚖️✨

Through the European Union in the Philippines-GOJUST Grant Facility, civil society organizations and local actors are given the support needed to bridge gaps, foster coordination, and protect human rights where it matters most: on the ground.

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Submission of proposals via Grant+ is extended to 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵).

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: An amended template featuring vital updates in 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟮.𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯 has been uploaded. Please ensure your team downloads and utilizes this latest version for your application.

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?The Q&A window is staying open until 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Send in your clarifications, and our grants team will post consolidated responses every Friday to help guide your process.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Log in to 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁+ [grantplus.unops.org] and view the Document section under Funding Opportunity: 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗦/𝗙𝗢/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟰𝟱-[𝗘𝗨-𝗚𝗢𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀] 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝟯.

You can also view the official announcement on the 𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗠 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 [https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/300583].

For any other immediate inquiries, reach out directly to the team at [email protected].

16/07/2026

🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Designing a child-friendly, integrated justice facility requires more than just infrastructure—it takes shared knowledge and a unified vision.

During a recent writeshop supported by EU-GOJUST, the Cagayan de Oro Justice Zone (CDO JZ) and IACAT came together to map out a coordinated, victim-centered framework for the upcoming Children's Advocacy Processing Center. By adapting proven models, this future facility will streamline protection, legal, and healing services for young survivors under one roof.

We thank IACAT for sharing their journey and guiding this crucial local initiative. Together, we are removing barriers to justice for the most vulnerable.

15/07/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧: 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐁

True, lasting development happens when local communities are placed at the very center of their own progress.

The European Union in the Philippines - GOJUST Programme is proud to partner with Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits (ECOWEB), Inc. for their landmark initiative: Project ECOSEAD (Enhancing Conservation, Ownership, and Social Enterprises in Ancestral Domain)!

Through Project ECOSEAD, ECOWEB is championing local humanitarian leadership by empowering Indigenous women, advancing gender equality within traditional governance structures, and advocating for national policy changes that give Indigenous women a formal, legally backed voice in tribal governance.

Swipe through the cards below to see how ECOWEB is leading grassroots change and building a more inclusive, just future for ancestral domains! 👇

14/07/2026

Reposting from DOJ Planning and Management Service:

𝐃𝐎𝐉, 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔-𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓, 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 the Formulation of DOJ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 for 2027-2032

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in partnership with the European Union-funded Governance in Justice (EU-GOJUST) Programme, officially launched its Strategic Planning Activity through a high-level meeting with Secretary of Justice Fredderick A. Vida, bringing together key officials to define the Department’s long-term strategic direction, policy priorities, and institutional aspirations.

The activity marked the beginning of a Department-wide strategic planning process aimed at transforming the DOJ into a more resilient, responsive, innovative, and future-ready institution, one that delivers accessible, efficient, and people-centered justice services and strengthens public trust and confidence in the justice system.

In his message, the Secretary of Justice emphasized that the initiative should not merely produce a planning document, but should serve as a catalyst for meaningful institutional transformation capable of responding to evolving legal, governance, and societal challenges.

Among the key priorities identified were the review of the mandates and strategic framework of DOJ offices and its attached and constituent agencies; strengthening institutional and human resource development through capacity-building, digital transformation, and innovation; and expanding access to justice through the nationwide establishment of Katarungan Offices.

Supported by EU-GOJUST and coordinated by the Planning and Management Service (PMS), the strategic planning process will adopt a participatory and evidence-based approach, engaging DOJ offices and its attached and constituent agencies in shaping a shared vision for the Department, one that reinforces the DOJ’s role as a trusted institution committed to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice that is accessible, effective, and responsive to the needs of every Filipino.

𝐃𝐎𝐉, 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔-𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓, 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 the Formulation of DOJ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 for 2027-2032

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in partnership with the European Union-funded Governance in Justice (EU-GOJUST) Programme, officially launched its Strategic Planning Activity through a high-level meeting with Secretary of Justice Fredderick A. Vida, bringing together key officials to define the Department’s long-term strategic direction, policy priorities, and institutional aspirations.

The activity marked the beginning of a Department-wide strategic planning process aimed at transforming the DOJ into a more resilient, responsive, innovative, and future-ready institution, one that delivers accessible, efficient, and people-centered justice services and strengthens public trust and confidence in the justice system.

In his message, the Secretary of Justice emphasized that the initiative should not merely produce a planning document, but should serve as a catalyst for meaningful institutional transformation capable of responding to evolving legal, governance, and societal challenges.

Among the key priorities identified were the review of the mandates and strategic framework of DOJ offices and its attached and constituent agencies; strengthening institutional and human resource development through capacity-building, digital transformation, and innovation; and expanding access to justice through the nationwide establishment of Katarungan Offices.

Supported by EU-GOJUST and coordinated by the Planning and Management Service (PMS), the strategic planning process will adopt a participatory and evidence-based approach, engaging DOJ offices and its attached and constituent agencies in shaping a shared vision for the Department, one that reinforces the DOJ’s role as a trusted institution committed to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice that is accessible, effective, and responsive to the needs of every Filipino.

08/07/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧: 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐎𝐃 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰

Having partnered with BALAOD Mindanaw during the previous phase of the European Union in the Philippines-GOJUST Programme, we saw firsthand how organizing youth and survivor-victims as community paralegals empowered them to support others in seeking justice. Through their ALIVE Project, this approach increased survivors' confidence and led to more reporting of cases involving violence against women and children (VAWC), OSAEC- CSAEM, and human trafficking.

Now, with the launch of this new funding cycle, they are scaling up to ALIVE+ to create an even greater impact across Cagayan de Oro City and Northern Mindanao.

Browse through the cards below to see how this fresh funding cycle will help dismantle local barriers and build a safer, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered future for the vulnerable sectors in Region 10! 👇

03/07/2026

🎉 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐒!🎉

We are thrilled to officially introduce the first batch of successful grant recipients under the European Union in the Philippines - GOJUST program! These organizations will be leading the charge in advancing justice sector reform, human rights, and community empowerment.

Join us in celebrating our new Partners for Change:

👉 Window 1 (Civil Society & NGO Partners):

✅ BALAOD Mindanaw
✅ Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits (ECOWEB), Inc.
✅ Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center
✅ Medical Action Group
✅ Philippine Children's Ministries Network
✅ PROCESS Foundation Panay, Inc.
✅ SALIGAN

👉 Window 2 (Academic & Institutional Partners):

✅ Ateneo de Zamboanga University Rosendo U. Castillo, Jr. College of Law
✅ Saint Columban College Pagadian

Be sure to follow our page in the coming weeks as we share more about these new grantees, their incredible work, and the impactful initiatives they are bringing to life.

This is only the beginning—another batch of successful grantees will be announced in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our page for updates!

Congratulations once again to our first batch. We look forward to achieving great milestones together! 🤝

19/06/2026

📢 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 𝐄𝐔-𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝟑 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 📢

In partnership with the European Union in the Philippines, we are sharing an important update regarding the active funding window.

To give prospective partners more time to coordinate and refine their collaborative project designs, please note the following official updates and extensions to the EU-GOJUST Access to Justice Grant Facility (Window 3):

🗓️ 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: You now have until 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵) to submit your final proposals via Grant+.
📝 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: An amended template featuring vital updates in 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟮.𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯 has been uploaded. Please ensure your team downloads and utilizes this latest version for your application.
💬 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?The Q&A window is staying open until 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Send in your clarifications, and our grants team will post consolidated responses every Friday to help guide your process.

🔗 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Log in to 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁+ [grantplus.unops.org] and view the Document section under Funding Opportunity: 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗦/𝗙𝗢/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟰𝟱-[𝗘𝗨-𝗚𝗢𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀] 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝟯.

You can also view the official announcement on the 𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗠 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 [https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/300583].

For any other immediate inquiries, reach out directly to the team at [email protected]. ✉️

14/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻! 🇵🇭🇪🇺

As the Philippines celebrates its independence, the European Union in the Philippines - Governance in Justice (EU-GOJUST) Programme joins the nation in honoring the freedom, strength, and resilience of the Filipino people.

True independence is sustained when the rule of law is upheld and justice is accessible to everyone. Through our enduring partnership with the Philippine Government, EU-GOJUST remains committed to working towards sectoral reforms that bring justice closer to the people.

Together with the Philippine Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, EU-GOJUST believes that a fair, efficient, and people-centered justice system is the bedrock of a truly free society.