Project Grant SAQMIP22GR0106

Award Date 9/30/22
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Awarding Federal Agency
Department of State
Federal Grant Program
19.345
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Malaysia
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This funding supports the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal grant program (CFDA 19.345), which addresses human rights abuses and supports open political spaces globally. Under this award, ABA FJE will work to advance data privacy protections and strengthen democratic governance of new technologies in Malaysia over the two-year period. The association's expertise in legal issues related to technology and human rights will help inform policy reforms and public discussions on these important topics.

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