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

UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012

Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. . . . → Read More: UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012

2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome

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Life for youth in Afghanistan has undergone unprecedented changes in the recent years irrespective of the fact that the country is still one of the most dangerous places on the planet to live.  This could well be witnessed during the recent 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival in Kabul’s . . . → Read More: 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome

Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund: Young Activist Award

The Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund’s Young Activist Award which carries a cash prize of $6000, is presented each year to a young person (or persons) with a deep commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to transform this commitment into effective action. The recipients should have demonstrated leadership . . . → Read More: Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund: Young Activist Award

UNESCO invites nominations for the World Press Freedom Prize 2011

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2011 honours a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if this involved risk.

UNESCO invites Member States, regional and international organizations, professional and non-governmental organizations working in the . . . → Read More: UNESCO invites nominations for the World Press Freedom Prize 2011

SIDA Call for Proposals to Provide Grants for NGOs on Democratization and Human Rights

Important: New link updated for this funding opportunity. See below.

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), as part of the Special Initiative of the Swedish Government to strengthen democratization and freedom of expression, is extending grant support to NGOs, individuals and other civil society organizations in developing countries. In this . . . → Read More: SIDA Call for Proposals to Provide Grants for NGOs on Democratization and Human Rights

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