The Department of State Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor awarded a $1,000,000 two-year Project Grant to Internews Network under the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal grant program (CFDA 19.345).
The grant will support improving the digital security and resiliency of LGBTQIA+ communities in Malaysia, Mexico, and Lebanon against cyber attacks. As the sole awardee and subrecipient, Internews Network will deliver technical assistance and training to help at-risk individuals and organizations in these countries better protect themselves against online threats to fundamental freedoms. The funding period is from September 30, 2022 to September 30, 2024.