Applicant Information: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

The first section of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) application form seeks to collect information about the applicant. Fill out the name of the organization, address, key contact and other details as requested.

Make sure whether you are a “First Time or Prior Applicant” or not. If you are applying . . . → Read More: Applicant Information: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

New and Emerging Talent Initiative for Dynamic Professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF

UNICEF has launched the New and Emerging Talent Initiative programme which works as an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with this UN agency. . . . → Read More: New and Emerging Talent Initiative for Dynamic Professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF

Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN

NGO Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic Affairs invites non-governmental organizations around the world to register for the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status providing them the opportunity to take part in formal UN deliberations. . . . → Read More: Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN

United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application

The United Nations (UN) Foundation has launched its first smart phone application for the users to get quick information about the latest happening at the UN system and the Foundation. The new application will offer updated news content to users daily. The news content will include information about UN, images and pictures, videos . . . → Read More: United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application

Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement

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Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize that their local concerns were connected to the larger global issues.

This year’s conference was on the theme “Sustainable Societies Responsive . . . → Read More: Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement

UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today

Through their mobile phones, users will be able to take action to empower women, confront climate change, combat malaria, fight extreme poverty, improve global access to children’s vaccines, ensure gender equality, support the UN’s work to fight famine in the Horn of Africa, promote clean energy, and more. . . . → Read More: UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today

UNiTE to End Violence against Women: Young men the world over invited to submit a T-Shirt design, winners to attend the award ceremony in New York

UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign launched in 2008 by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s aims at raising public awareness and increasing political will and resources for preventing and ending all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.

UNiTE brings together a host of . . . → Read More: UNiTE to End Violence against Women: Young men the world over invited to submit a T-Shirt design, winners to attend the award ceremony in New York

Get a chance to meet the UN Secretary General by submitting entry for Citizen Ambassadors Video Contest

The United Nations Department of Public Information is organizing the Citizen Ambassadors video contest in partnership with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in observance of World Humanitarian Day 2011. The contest will run through September 8, 2011. The winners of the contest will get a chance to personally meet and get . . . → Read More: Get a chance to meet the UN Secretary General by submitting entry for Citizen Ambassadors Video Contest

UN seeking applications from young professionals: An opportunity to develop professional career as an international civil servant

The United Nations is currently seeking applications from highly qualified candidates, under the age of 32, that are interested in and are capable of making a professional career as an international civil servant. Recruitment to the UN is done through the young professionals programme (YPP), a system that brings new talent to the . . . → Read More: UN seeking applications from young professionals: An opportunity to develop professional career as an international civil servant

UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts

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A recent survey by led by the Government of Tanzania has revealed startling facts about the abuse of young boys and girls at the hands of adults. Reacting to the survey, UN has encouraged the country’s government to address this issue on a priority basis where about three quarters of youth . . . → Read More: UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts

Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders

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Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in an effort to strengthen human rights protection movement.

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UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011

On the sidelines of the United Nations when world leaders gather in New York in September this year for an unprecedented summit to address some of the world’s greatest challenges, it has been planned to provide the latest information to U.S. journalists on these pressing global issues and offer unparalleled access to renowned . . . → Read More: UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011

Donation of three generation systems for three isolated riverside communities in Colombia

Donación de tres sistemas de generación de tres comunidades ribereñas aisladas en Colombia

APROTEC, a private company based in Columbia was recently awarded by GTZ and GVEP International with a subvention for the development of an  innovative electricity generation system based on water current turbines, especially designed for isolated riverside communities.

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World Youth Conference’s NGO Global Meeting: Applications sought from NGO Representatives

On the occasion of the UN-declared International Year of the Youth – 2010, Mexico is hosting the World Youth Conference 2010 from 23-27 August 2010 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico to discuss urgent issues and solutions to address the problems faced by youths around the world. The conference has a Social Forum component . . . → Read More: World Youth Conference’s NGO Global Meeting: Applications sought from NGO Representatives

NGO Global Meeting at the World Youth Conference 2010 in Mexico: Applications invited from NGOs

With 2010 declared as the International Year of the Youth by the United Nations, the World Youth Conference is being organized in Mexico to discuss urgent issues and solutions concerned for the youths around the world. The conference “will bring together young people from the country and from all over the world in . . . → Read More: NGO Global Meeting at the World Youth Conference 2010 in Mexico: Applications invited from NGOs

NGO Global Meeting at the World Youth Conference 2010 in Mexico: Applications invited from NGOs

The NGO Global Meeting will be held as part of the conference in Mexico from 23-25 August 2010. The conference organizers are seeking “an equitable participation of the NGOs of Member States of the United Nations in a number of people that can make it possible for a discussion and an establishment of . . . → Read More: NGO Global Meeting at the World Youth Conference 2010 in Mexico: Applications invited from NGOs

UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is open to accepting applications from NGOs around the world under its fourth round of funding. UNDEF provides grant support primarily for strengthening NGOs and increase the participation of all groups in democratic practices. “The Fund complements current UN efforts to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide and . . . → Read More: UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards

BNNRC – A Network for Radio and Communication in Bangladesh

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is a national networking body on alternative mass media working for building a democratic society based on the principles of free flow of information, equitable and affordable access to Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) and Right to Communication of remote and marginalized population.

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What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

The Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has recently issued general guidelines, referred to as ‘FY 2010 General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance,’ for NGOs applying and responding to various funding announcements to be released in the year 2010. The purpose of these guidelines is . . . → Read More: What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

NGOs working with Indigenous Women can apply for the Indigenous Women’s Fund

The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (IIWF) or FIMI (Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indigenas) in strong support of empowering indigenous women around the world has announced its first call for proposals under the Indigenous Women’s Fund. The areas prioritized under this grant are educational empowerment, economic empowerment, political participation and institutional strengthening.

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The Impact of Global Crises on Civil Society Organizations: A UN Survey for NGOs

It is a fact that local and international NGOs have been severely impacted by global crises such as the economic recession and the climate change during the past few years. However, analytical data about the level of impact has not been understood. This was raised at the Commission for Social Development of the . . . → Read More: The Impact of Global Crises on Civil Society Organizations: A UN Survey for NGOs

FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified the need for improving investment promotions for the growth of agriculture sector in developing countries. Private sector has the capacity to attract domestic and foreign investments and investors continue responding to opportunities while host countries adopt proactive approaches to provide suitable environment . . . → Read More: FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals

NGOs can apply for Consultative Status at the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs

As per the Article 71 of the UN Charter, NGOs can have a consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. International and local NGOs can apply for the consultative status by demonstrating that their work is directly relevant to the aims and purposes of the United Nations.

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NGOs working for Indigenous People can apply for Grants from the Trust Fund under its 2010 Call for Proposals

Indigenous organizations or NGOs working for the indigenous people can avail this opportunity to apply for grants from the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Trust Fund for the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. “The Trust Fund for the Second Decade was established to promote, support and implement the . . . → Read More: NGOs working for Indigenous People can apply for Grants from the Trust Fund under its 2010 Call for Proposals

The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations

The United Nations Public Service Award is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Through an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards promotes the role, . . . → Read More: The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations

Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements

The Habitat Scroll of Honour is an award launched by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme to recognize the contributions made by organizations and individuals towards “shelter provision, highlighting the plight of the homeless, leadership in conflict reconstruction, and developing and improving the human settlements and the quality of urban life.” It is . . . → Read More: Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements

Second Grantmaking Round from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) begins

The Disability Rights Fund, which works to “strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Conventions on the Right of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD),” is now accepting applications under its second grantmaking round. In this round, the DPOs from the following countries can apply for the . . . → Read More: Second Grantmaking Round from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) begins

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