XI-IATI-EC_FPI-2021-ACT-60429European Commission - Service for Foreign Policy InstrumentsFollowing the wave of public anger over irregularities in the October 2020 parliamentary election, the Kyrgyz Republic witnessed extensive violent protests. There were broadly recognised allegations of widespread vote-buying and the turmoil led to jails and Government buildings being stormed. The Prime Minister and the President stepped down and the election results were annulled. During 2021 several elections/referenda were held. This action is a multi-level intervention to prevent violence in 25 districts across the Kyrgyz Republic, identified as potential hotspots for pre- and post- election-related violence. It supports youth volunteer groups, civil society, and local self-government bodies to improve conflict-analysis, conflict-prevention, and mediation skills and pilot locally-led, inclusive initiatives to more effectively prevent potential violence at the local level. A communications campaign targeting the general public offers counter-messaging to divisive narratives in the pre- and post-election environment.The overall objective of the action is to enable a participative and pluralistic political dialogue without violence in particular in connection with elections and referenda in the Kyrgyz Republic.European CommissionInternational AlertService for Foreign Policy InstrumentsPlanned Start: 2021-07-23Actual Start: 2021-07-23Planned End: 2023-05-19FPIEC - Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI)+32 2 584 11 11fpi-info@ec.europa.euhttps://fpi.ec.europa.eu/index_enEEAS Building, Rond-Point Schuman 9A, 1046, Brussels, BelgiumKyrgyz RepublicKGKyrgyz RepublicHuman rightsDemocratic participation and civil societyCivilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolutionSDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsSDG 05: Gender EqualityGender EqualityAid to EnvironmentAid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological DiversityAid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - MitigationAid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - AdaptationAid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat DesertificationReproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR)DisabilityNutritionParticipatory Development/Good Governance1400000European Commission - Service for Foreign Policy Instruments-118100.8European Commission - Service for Foreign Policy Instruments-2964European Commission - Service for Foreign Policy InstrumentsThe conditions for implementation are outlined in the document.