Legal Defence Fund: Call for Applications

Deadline- 9th March 2012.

Countries/Region- West Africa, Cameroon, Chad or Mauritania

The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) is calling up for the applications for the Legal Defence Fund. It’s being financially supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa. Legal Defence Fund will provide . . . → Read More: Legal Defence Fund: Call for Applications

Call for Proposals 2012-Open Society Central Eurasia Project

Deadline- Throughout the year 2012

Countries/Region- South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia

Open Society Central Eurasia Project uses grantmaking to international and regional NGOs, academic institutions, think tanks and other structures to support their work, help build local capacity, bring international expertise to bear on the region, and promote . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals 2012-Open Society Central Eurasia Project

Grant for Human Rights Research Project -Middle East and North Africa 2012

Deadline- 10 February 2012.

Countries/Region: Middle East and North Africa (MENA region)

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is a sovereign Institute academic institution. RWI is named after Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat. Legally RWI is a charitable trust under Swedish private law and is . . . → Read More: Grant for Human Rights Research Project -Middle East and North Africa 2012

Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects

The May 18 Memorial Foundation’s recent grant opportunity to support democracy and human rights projects around the world in 2012 has made some important changes in its grant focus and deadline. For those who are preparing to apply to this grant should consider these changes in their proposals.

The new focus . . . → Read More: Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects

Arab Partnership requesting Concept Notes in Egypt

Deadline:9 February 2012

The Arab Partnership works to leverage funding and support through multilaterals, in particular the G8 and the EU to provide a strengthened offer of support to the region.  In addition the UK is committing £110m over four years to the Arab Partnership, to support both political and economic . . . → Read More: Arab Partnership requesting Concept Notes in Egypt

EUROPEAN INITIATIVE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS – MONGOLIA

DEADLINE: 30 January 2012

Countries/Region: Mongolia

The European Union believes that democracy and human rights are universal values that should be vigorously promoted around the world. They are integral to effective work on poverty alleviation and conflict prevention and resolution. Having come into force on 1 January 2007, the . . . → Read More: EUROPEAN INITIATIVE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS – MONGOLIA

Call for Applications invited for Human Rights and Drug Policy Summer Course

Call for Applications are invited for the Human Rights and Drug Policy Summer Course to be organized on July 16-27, 2012 at Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. This course is being sponsored by the Open Society Foundations.

The main aim of this course is to situate drug policies globally within a . . . → Read More: Call for Applications invited for Human Rights and Drug Policy Summer Course

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Fellowships

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy grants a limited number of fellowships to scholars and practitioners from outside Taiwan who wish to pursue research related to Taiwan’s democracy and human rights.

The TFD divides its fellowships into four categories:

Dissertation Fellowships, for PhD candidates writing their thesis Postdoctoral Fellowships, for those who . . . → Read More: Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Fellowships

Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program

The Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program will be organized from 4th September 2012 to 15th October in Seattle.

This program is a competitive year long program for experienced and strongly motivated professionals who want to enhance their ability to improve women’s land rights in their countries or communities. Visiting Professionals . . . → Read More: Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program

Sundance Institute Documentary Fund grants

Sundance Institute Documentary Fund grants are announced a twice year.

Since its incorporation, the Fund has supported more than 500 films in 61 countries. A committee of human rights experts and film professionals make recommendations from projects submitted by filmmakers from around the world. The Fund reviews between 1,400 and 2,000 . . . → Read More: Sundance Institute Documentary Fund grants

Call for Papers are invited at New Horizons in Economic and Social Rights Monitoring

Call for Papers are invited on the Third Annual Meeting of the International Network on Quantitative Methods for Human Rights and Development (Metrics for Human Rights and Development) to be held in on the subject “New Horizons in Economic and Social Rights Monitoring” in Madrid on 22 and 23rd March 2012. This event . . . → Read More: Call for Papers are invited at New Horizons in Economic and Social Rights Monitoring

Human Rights First Liberty Award

The 2012 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award of Human Rights First seeks to recognize an individual or organization’s commitment to international human rights advocacy. There is an award of $25,000 prize which is presented during a Spring 2012 award ceremony in New York City.

The award, established in 1989, . . . → Read More: Human Rights First Liberty Award

IPID journal call for submissions on the theme “Reconsidering Development & Human Rights”

The fourth call for submissions is invited for Reconsidering Development, an interdisciplinary Reconsidering Development Volume III Issue. The journal is subject based and contributors are encouraged to be creative in integrating themes of each issue into their submissions.

The first issue of Volume III, “Reconsidering Development and Human Rights” will be . . . → Read More: IPID journal call for submissions on the theme “Reconsidering Development & Human Rights”

May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012

The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju in the Republic of Korea has issued a call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.

The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and . . . → Read More: May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012

Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights

Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights honors individuals and organizations that are most giving, innovative and influential in the development and human progress and to keep up with the human rights movements and activities, to appraise the innovators and activists, and to motivate them to continue their achievements to accomplish promising humanitarian objectives. . . . → Read More: Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights

Skoll Awards: Core Grant Support and Noncash Award

The Skoll Foundation has announced the opening of the 2013 application process for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship given out each year to select social entrepreneurs who are solving the world’s most pressing problems. The award gives a core support grant to the organization over a period of three years in addition . . . → Read More: Skoll Awards: Core Grant Support and Noncash Award

Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Front Line is currently inviting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Awards for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. This award was started in 2005 to raise people’s awareness about the works of human rights defenders. The award recognizes and honors human rights defender/defenders who, through non-violent work, are courageously making an outstanding contribution . . . → Read More: Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

One World Media is currently inviting entries for the One World Media Awards offered to recognize contributions of media professionals in promoting human rights and development . . . → Read More: One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Liberia

European Union Delegation to Liberia has issued an open call seeking proposals from eligible candidates for projects to assist the civil society . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Liberia

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Afghanistan

European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes at first stage from eligible candidates for projects to promote human rights and democratic reforms in Afghanistan. . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Afghanistan

Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association seeks Nominations for the Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World

Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association is currently inviting nominations from eligible individuals and organizations for the Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World. . . . → Read More: Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association seeks Nominations for the Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World

Open Society Foundations seeks Applications for the OSF/ University of Essex Scholarships in Human Rights

Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently inviting applications for scholarships in Human Rights from eligible candidates in select countries for pursuing independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. These scholarships enable suitably qualified students to pursue postgraduate programs within the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex. Subject to satisfactory progress, the . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundations seeks Applications for the OSF/ University of Essex Scholarships in Human Rights

The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office seeks Grant Proposal for Projects

The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office is accepting unsolicited grant proposal outlines, or concept notes, for the projects falling within the focus areas . . . → Read More: The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office seeks Grant Proposal for Projects

DRL seeks Proposals under Democracy and Human Rights in the East Asia and Pacific Region

The State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has issued a request for proposals from eligible organizations . . . → Read More: DRL seeks Proposals under Democracy and Human Rights in the East Asia and Pacific Region

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Martin Ennals Foundation seeks Nominations for the Human Rights Defenders Award

Martin Ennals Foundation is inviting nominations for the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, which is offered to recognize and honor people who are working to protect and promote the human rights. . . . → Read More: Martin Ennals Foundation seeks Nominations for the Human Rights Defenders Award

EC Funding Opportunity to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Kenya

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept notes at first stage from eligible organizations aimed at contributing towards strengthening the role of civil society . . . → Read More: EC Funding Opportunity to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Kenya

EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova

EC has issued an open call for grant proposals under the country-based support scheme (CBSS) aimed at strengthening the role of civil society of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform and enhancing political representation and participation in Moldova. . . . → Read More: EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova

IFEX seeks Entries for the International Day to End Impunity 2011 Poster Contest

The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) invites all to submit entries for the inaugural International Day to End Impunity 2011 poster contest with the purpose of drawing world’s attention to impunity through these posters that depict impunity in some way. . . . → Read More: IFEX seeks Entries for the International Day to End Impunity 2011 Poster Contest

Human Rights Watch seeks Nominations under the Hellman/Hammett Grant Program

Human Rights Watch is currently seeking nominations for the Hellman/Hammett grant program aimed at supporting writers all around the world who have been victims of political persecution and are in financial need. . . . → Read More: Human Rights Watch seeks Nominations under the Hellman/Hammett Grant Program

Call for Proposals: The French Embassy in Zimbabwe

NGOs in Zimbabwe that have been involved in humanitarian work, are requested to submit their proposals to the French Embassy. The projects submitted by the organizations should be related to good governance, protection of human rights and vulnerable populations. Projects concerned with providing better access to health are also welcome. . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: The French Embassy in Zimbabwe

Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada

Equitas is currently seeking applications from organizations around the world to nominate eligible candidates to attend the 33rd annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). This three week training program to be held during June 3 – June 22, 2012 in Montreal, Canada. . . . → Read More: Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program

Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program aimed at training women’s human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to . . . → Read More: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program

DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has issued a request for proposals from eligible organizations interested in submitting proposals. . . . → Read More: DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia

European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). . . . → Read More: European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers

World Press Photo, in association with Human Rights Watch, is inviting applications for Tim Hetherrington Grant providing support to complete an existing project on a human rights theme. . . . → Read More: World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers

Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia

The goal of this program is to support Armenian civil society organizations in conducting projects aimed at protecting and promoting human rights. . . . → Read More: Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia

E-book on Informal Justice and Security

The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers. . . . → Read More: E-book on Informal Justice and Security

Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia

IHRDA is currently inviting grant applications from eligible candidates to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR. . . . → Read More: Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia

Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”

In its efforts to promote and protect women’s human rights around the world, Equality Now is inviting videos. . . . → Read More: Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”

The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue

The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is currently inviting submissions for Fall 2011 issue of the Fellowship Magazine. . . . → Read More: The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue

Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security

The Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) is supporting the Interntional Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security to be held in May and November 2012 in Sweden and another country (yet to be decided).

The International Training Programmes are specially designed for persons qualified to participate in reform . . . → Read More: Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security

The Commonwealth Scholarship Fund invites applications for Master International Human Rights Law Program

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The Commonwealth Scholarship Fund in partnership with the Chevening Scholarship Fund is inviting applications for the Commonwealth/Chevening Scholarships for Master International Human Rights Law Program for African human rights advocates. Five scholarships will be offered to candidates from African Commonwealth countries to complete the masters degree program.

The . . . → Read More: The Commonwealth Scholarship Fund invites applications for Master International Human Rights Law Program

Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize

Grinnell College is inviting nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. This prize is offered by the college to honour individuals who have shown leadership in their fields and have creative ideas for bringing positive changes in the society. This prize also celebrates the historic and future commitment of Grinnell College . . . → Read More: Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize

Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting

The Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund invite applications for the second annual fellowship in social justice reporting. Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund is an initiative of CAF Southern Africa, and the proposed fellowship is intended to provide a journalist an opportunity to spend a year focusing on stories related to . . . → Read More: Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting

AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is now open to accepting applications for the Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS). The Scheme provides funding opportunity to organizations involved in building the capacity of organizations in developing countries to promote and protect human rights in direct and tangible ways.

However, unlike before, when the . . . → Read More: AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

Nominations now open for the 2012 ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism

The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) and the Puffin Foundation are currently inviting nominations for the ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism.  The Award is granted on an annual basis to individuals or organizations whose work has had an exceptionally positive impact on the advancement and/or defense of human rights.

. . . → Read More: Nominations now open for the 2012 ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism

ILGA-Europe Invites Proposals Within its Human Rights Violations Documentation Fund from eligible LGBTI focussed organizations

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The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association of European Region (ILGA-Europe) is seeking proposals within its Human Rights Violations Documentation Fund. This fund was established with the aim to work for the equality of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex (LGBTI) people in the society. The fund implements . . . → Read More: ILGA-Europe Invites Proposals Within its Human Rights Violations Documentation Fund from eligible LGBTI focussed organizations

IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) aimed at providing fellowship grants for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries.

The fellowships support temporary academic positions at universities, colleges and other higher learning institutions in safe locations anywhere in . . . → Read More: IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries

United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011

The Office of United Nations in Malaysia is seeking nominations from the people of Malaysia for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011. This award was started in 1998 under the UN Resident Coordinator System. Since its founding, the award has honoured individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions on issues . . . → Read More: United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011

HSRI seeks applications from young European candidates to participate in a study session on human rights education to be held in Hungary

HRSI is inviting eligible candidates to apply for participation in the Study Session Youth Participation in Human Rights Education. . . . → Read More: HSRI seeks applications from young European candidates to participate in a study session on human rights education to be held in Hungary

HRW seeks applications for the 2012-2013 Fellowships in International Human Rights from recent graduates in related fields

HRW is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Fellowships in International Human Rights from recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide. . . . → Read More: HRW seeks applications for the 2012-2013 Fellowships in International Human Rights from recent graduates in related fields

Two day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff from Southeast Asia, registration open

Human Development Forum Foundation is offering a two-day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff training that will help to improve the safety and security culture of your organization. . . . → Read More: Two day Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff from Southeast Asia, registration open

Applications invited for Capacity Building Training Program on Human Rights Advocacy and Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region

The training program will build the knowledge and skills of advocates working to protect and promote the human rights of migrant workers. . . . → Read More: Applications invited for Capacity Building Training Program on Human Rights Advocacy and Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific Region

USAID seeks applications for the Democracy Fellowship – Disability/Human Rights under Special Programs to Address the Needs of Survivors

The Democracy Fellow will contribute to the management and oversight of programs supported by the disability fund and assist in promoting inclusive development. . . . → Read More: USAID seeks applications for the Democracy Fellowship – Disability/Human Rights under Special Programs to Address the Needs of Survivors

Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program

The Asia Law and Justice (ALJ) Program initiated by the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School is engaged in studying and promoting the rule of law and adherence to basic human rights throughout Asia. For the purpose of attaining its goals, the program engages in various activities like . . . → Read More: Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy is currently seeking applications for the Ph.D. Program in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, which is a three-year residential fellowship program, from non-EU citizens.

The program is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining the protection . . . → Read More: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens

2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland

The Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland invites NGOs the world over to nominate (bring to the public eye) corporations that are interested only in making profits without any regard for social and/or environmental harm. For this purpose, the organizers welcome the critical eye of civil society to bring these corporations to spotlight and . . . → Read More: 2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland

Chicken & Egg Pictures invite letters of invites from women filmmakers for the Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund

Chicken & Egg Pictures have announced the launch of The Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund aimed at supporting the human rights movement in the most compelling way to help a story driven documentary.  In this context, letters of intent are invited from women filmmakers for funding the projects commensurate with the fund’s . . . → Read More: Chicken & Egg Pictures invite letters of invites from women filmmakers for the Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund

University of Melbourne seeks applications for the Human Rights Scholarship to pursue graduate research in the human rights field

University of Melbourne is seeking applications for two Human Rights Scholarship that are available for applicants who wish to undertake graduate research studies at the University in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.

Benefits & conditions

Human Rights . . . → Read More: University of Melbourne seeks applications for the Human Rights Scholarship to pursue graduate research in the human rights field

Polaris Project seeking applications for a volunteer Client Services fellow to assist the victims of human trafficking in social services and advocacy

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Named after the North Star that guided slaves towards freedom along the Underground Railroad, Polaris Project has been providing a comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery since 2002.

Polaris Project is a leading organization in the United States combating all forms of human trafficking and . . . → Read More: Polaris Project seeking applications for a volunteer Client Services fellow to assist the victims of human trafficking in social services and advocacy

Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights

The Latin American and Caribbean Community Center (LACCC) was formed in September of 2003 as a community based organization to address the diverse political, economic and cultural needs of the growing Latino and Caribbean populations in the southern region of the United States, with a special emphasis on the most marginalized element of . . . → Read More: Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights

SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian Human Rights Studies Network (SEAHRN) in partnership with the Centre for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Gadjah Mada University and the Centre for Human Rights Studies, Islamic University of Indonesia is organizing Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict during 24-28 October 2011 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

. . . → Read More: SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia

KOMAS invites proposals from social films or human rights documentaries from Malaysian citizens for the FreedomFilmFest 2011

Pusat Komunikasi Masyarakat (KOMAS), a Malaysian Popular Communications Centre for Human Rights, was set up in August 1993 after two years of close consultation among several grassroots organizations and individuals in Malaysia. It was established with the main intention of servicing the organizing needs of groups involved in a whole range of issues . . . → Read More: KOMAS invites proposals from social films or human rights documentaries from Malaysian citizens for the FreedomFilmFest 2011

European Union open call for grant proposals to strengthen the role of CSOs in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Swaziland

First developed and implemented in 2007, the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is the approach adopted by European Union for promotion of democracy and human rights in the whole world. The main aim of this program is contributing to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, . . . → Read More: European Union open call for grant proposals to strengthen the role of CSOs in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Swaziland

Colby College beginning early September will be accepting applications from dedicated practitioners for Oak Human Rights Fellowship 2012

The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College has announced the Human Rights Fellowship 2012 program and will start accepting the applications for the same from early September. The fellows are expected to teach and conduct research while residing at the College. The Institute organizes lectures and other . . . → Read More: Colby College beginning early September will be accepting applications from dedicated practitioners for Oak Human Rights Fellowship 2012

Arab Human Rights Fund invites grant proposals for promotion of human rights in the Arab region

The Arab Human Rights Fund (AHRF) is a not-for-profit organization working for the promotion and protection of all human rights in the Arab region. According to AHRD, ‘all human rights’ are the human rights that have been listed in the International Bill of Rights and all international instruments working for human rights and . . . → Read More: Arab Human Rights Fund invites grant proposals for promotion of human rights in the Arab region

EU restricted call for proposals for award of grants to support civil society in developing greater cohesion in working on human rights in Sri Lanka

EU has issued a restricted call for proposals from eligible organizations aimed at supporting civil society in developing greater cohesion in working on human rights in Sri Lanka under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) program.

Global Objectives of the program

To contribute to the development and consolidation . . . → Read More: EU restricted call for proposals for award of grants to support civil society in developing greater cohesion in working on human rights in Sri Lanka

Human Rights Watch invites applications for 2012-2013 Fellowships in International Human Rights

Human Rights Watch is an organization working to support and protect human rights across the world. Human Rights Watch monitors the status of human rights in different countries and reports the incidents of human rights violations after much in-depth investigations. The organisation is known for its innovative human rights advocacy campaigns in different . . . → Read More: Human Rights Watch invites applications for 2012-2013 Fellowships in International Human Rights

The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies seeks applications from eligible candidates for the training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism

The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) are organizing a training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism tentatively in the month of October, 2011 aimed at building the capacity of representatives of African human rights NGOs with knowledge . . . → Read More: The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies seeks applications from eligible candidates for the training programme on international and regional human rights mechanism

Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”

The Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE) is a unique non-profit, non-governmental institution founded to protect human rights across the world and especially Pakistan. The institution was founded by a group of committed human rights activists and works to strengthen human rights culture with the help of educational programs and research. The institution . . . → Read More: Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”

Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights

Sepas Group is formed by a number of Iranian queers who wanted to appreciate those promoting queer human rights, culture, art and Science; congratulate and encourage them for their efforts. Sepas Group has issued a call to the international queer, human rights, and sexual rights communities to submit nominations for annual Sepas Award.

. . . → Read More: Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights

EC restricted call for proposals providing financial support to Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform program in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

EC has issued a restricted call for proposals providing financial support to Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform program in The Occupied Palestinian Territory under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country-Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2011.

Financial Allocation

The overall . . . → Read More: EC restricted call for proposals providing financial support to Strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform program in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

XI International Human Rights Colloquium seeks human rights activists with experience in implementing international and regional recommendations at the national level

First held in 2001, the International Human Rights Colloquium is a forum that was created to bring together human rights activists and scholars from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The Colloquium is aimed towards creating a space for participating members to share their experiences and knowledge with other participants from different regions of . . . → Read More: XI International Human Rights Colloquium seeks human rights activists with experience in implementing international and regional recommendations at the national level

Global Advocacy Programme (Asia) invites applications for Minority Rights Group’s online training on minority rights advocacy

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The Global Advocacy Programme (Asia) is seeking applications from interested candidates for participation in online training on minority rights advocacy. The course will run for 12 weeks’ period, starting on August 15, 2011 and ending on October 4, 2011. Participants will need to spend about 3 hours a week . . . → Read More: Global Advocacy Programme (Asia) invites applications for Minority Rights Group’s online training on minority rights advocacy

UCLA seeks applications for Ilko Kucheriv Democracy Fellowship Program in Armenian Studies from fellows of CIS countries

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites graduate students and recent post-docs (Ph.D., within the last two years) from the 12 CIS countries in fields associated with Armenian Studies to present their recent research. Work in progress is encouraged. The University accepts papers from a variety of disciplines and welcome comparative themes and . . . → Read More: UCLA seeks applications for Ilko Kucheriv Democracy Fellowship Program in Armenian Studies from fellows of CIS countries

Columbia University’s Human Rights Advocates Program

Founded in 1989, the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is a unique and successful model of human rights capacity building. HRAP capitalizes on its affiliation with Columbia University and its location in New York City to provide grassroots leaders the tools, knowledge, access, and networks to promote the realization of human rights and . . . → Read More: Columbia University’s Human Rights Advocates Program

INTERIGHTS invites lawyers litigating on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights issues in Africa to participate in the 2nd Surgery in September 2011

INTERIGHTS, the international centre for legal protection and human rights, has been engaged in defending and promoting human rights and freedoms worldwide through the use of international and comparative law. In order to obtain its objectives, the centre follows a range of activities designed to strengthen human rights jurisprudence and obtain redress for . . . → Read More: INTERIGHTS invites lawyers litigating on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights issues in Africa to participate in the 2nd Surgery in September 2011

EU open call for grant proposals aimed at development and consolidation of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda

Delegation of European Union to the Republic of Uganda has issued an open call for proposals aimed at promoting human rights and supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests in that country as a part of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR).

Objectives

The global objective of this . . . → Read More: EU open call for grant proposals aimed at development and consolidation of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda

The Ginetta Sagan Fund: Call for Nominations for 2011 Ginetta Sagan Award for Women’s and Children’s Rights

Ginetta Sagan Fund was created in 1994 by the Amnesty International USA to honor the humanitarian achievements of late Ginetta Sagan (1925 – 2000). Ginetta Sagan received the 1996 Presidential Medal of Freedom for three decade’ struggle for the rights of prisoners of conscience across the world. Ideals of Ginetta still inspire present . . . → Read More: The Ginetta Sagan Fund: Call for Nominations for 2011 Ginetta Sagan Award for Women’s and Children’s Rights

International Humanist and Ethical Union seeks applications for attending the World Humanist Congress 2011

International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is an organization that was founded in 1952 in Amsterdam with a vision to create a Humanist world. The IHEU is always ready to work together with other humanist, atheist, rationalist, secularist, and similar organizations worldwide for creation of a human centered world where each person can . . . → Read More: International Humanist and Ethical Union seeks applications for attending the World Humanist Congress 2011

IHEU 2011 grants programme open to accepting applications

The International Humanist and Ethical Union is now accepting applications for the IHEU-HIVOS Humanist Network and Development Programme for 2011.  A total of 75,000  Euros is available for grants, with Euro 10,000 per year as the maximum annual funding for any single project.

This grants programme is for Humanist organizations only. The following . . . → Read More: IHEU 2011 grants programme open to accepting applications

Human Rights Prize of the French Republic: Call for Applications

The Human Rights Prize of the French Republic was created in 1988 to honour and award individuals or organizations working across the world for human rights. The award is presented irrespective of nationality or borders for the work undertaken in France or abroad. The 2011 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, ‘Liberty, . . . → Read More: Human Rights Prize of the French Republic: Call for Applications

Call for Application: IFHHRO Global Training of Trainers – Developing Human Rights Training Courses for Health Workers, to be held in the Netherlands

Due to the nature of their profession health workers inevitably play a role in the protection and realisation of health-related human rights. In this context, the health workers must know and put in practice all the issues concerning human rights in health services.

In order to address various aspects related to . . . → Read More: Call for Application: IFHHRO Global Training of Trainers – Developing Human Rights Training Courses for Health Workers, to be held in the Netherlands

Applications invited for Women’s Human Rights Training Institute from young lawyers working with human rights or women’s rights NGOs in Central and Eastern European and the Newly Independent States

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Women’s Human Rights Training Institute (WHRTI) is an initiative founded by the Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF), the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) and the Network of East-West Women (NEWW). The WHRTI in cooperation with representatives of the Euroregional Center for Public Initiatives (ECPI) has announced the Call for Applications . . . → Read More: Applications invited for Women’s Human Rights Training Institute from young lawyers working with human rights or women’s rights NGOs in Central and Eastern European and the Newly Independent States

The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability

The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa, Italy is offering grants for the Ph.D. Programme in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, a three-year residential programme characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining the protection and promotion of human rights.); it consists of . . . → Read More: The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability

EU seeks grant proposals to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Lebanon

Delegation of the European Union in Lebanon has issued an open call for proposals for funding the projects to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in the country.

The specific objective of this program is to support civil society in working on human rights . . . → Read More: EU seeks grant proposals to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Lebanon

European Commission Call for Proposals for strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform and implementation of EU guidelines on Death Penalty

The European Commission through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has issued a call for proposals with the objectives of strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform, and supporting the actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by EU Guidelines, including on . . . → Read More: European Commission Call for Proposals for strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform and implementation of EU guidelines on Death Penalty

DRL Request for Proposals to fund the Justice and Dignity Initiative in the MENA countries

Despite demands from their people, many governments around the world are unwilling to make the changes their citizens deserve – changes that include the establishment of transparent, accountable institutions; a commitment to and implementation of basic human rights protections; the ability for citizens to freely choose their government and then hold government officials . . . → Read More: DRL Request for Proposals to fund the Justice and Dignity Initiative in the MENA countries

European Commission Call for Proposals for Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and supporting Human Rights Defenders

The European Commission through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has issued a call for proposals with the overall objective of enhancing the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and situations where they are most at risk and where human rights defenders and civil society organisations work . . . → Read More: European Commission Call for Proposals for Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and supporting Human Rights Defenders

Movies that Matter invites grant applications for human rights film screenings worldwide

Movies that Matter is the project started by Amnesty International to make people aware about human rights with the help of film. Movies that Matter serves as a platform to promote human rights film screenings worldwide by providing financial assistance for film screenings. The film screenings can be in the form of human . . . → Read More: Movies that Matter invites grant applications for human rights film screenings worldwide

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