Source Link: http://www.kbs-frb.org/pressitem.aspx?id=280888&LangType=1033 Esteemed Congolese gynaecologist, Dr. Denis Mukwege, has been awarded the 2010/2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes … [Read more...] about Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital awarded the coveted King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in Congo
Archives for June 2011
Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation
Source Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=6463_8184_5701_282_6201&From=HT AusAID and USAID have joined hands to fund and support the GSM Association (GSMA) mWomen programme aimed at narrowing the mobile phone gender gap and provide life-changing services to women in … [Read more...] about Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation
Argentina’s Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize
Established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, the "Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize" grants recognition to foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad that are making or have made an outstanding contribution towards the promotion … [Read more...] about Argentina’s Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize
Strategising Online Activism – A must tool for women’s rights and human rights groups to build-up their campaigns and become active in the cyber space
Understanding the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for women’s rights and human rights groups, the Association for Progressive Communication Women’s Networking Support Programme and Violence is Not Our Culture have published a toolkit called Strategising Online … [Read more...] about Strategising Online Activism – A must tool for women’s rights and human rights groups to build-up their campaigns and become active in the cyber space
Call for Proposals: Internews innovation grant opportunity for small media pilot projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Internews Africa Region is proposing to fund the pilot projects proposed by local NGOs, software companies and/or mobile phone operators, local media outlets and individuals from various regions. Creative, innovative ideas that involve the sharing and exchange of information will be considered for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Internews innovation grant opportunity for small media pilot projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe: Proposals invited to support artistic projects in both the continents
Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe is a new initiative aimed at supporting collaborative artistic projects in the framework of the Asia-Europe dialogue. Artists, cultural workers, arts organisations and arts networks of Asia and Europe are invited to apply. Arts … [Read more...] about Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe: Proposals invited to support artistic projects in both the continents
Impact Evaluation Network at LACEA: Call for papers and invitation to training course for researchers and advanced graduate students
The IMPACT EVALUATION NETWORK (IEN) at the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) invites submission of papers that use impact evaluation techniques applied to program or policy, with priority given to evaluations in countries in the region. Methodological papers advancing the … [Read more...] about Impact Evaluation Network at LACEA: Call for papers and invitation to training course for researchers and advanced graduate students
MDIMUN- Moldova International Model United Nations 2011: An opportunity for youth from around the world to experience global diplomacy
The Creative Development Association (community of alumni of the US Government-sponsored exchange programs in Moldova) and the MDIMUN 2011 Organizing Committee have announced the opening of applications for the first edition of the Moldova International Model United Nations Conference. Building … [Read more...] about MDIMUN- Moldova International Model United Nations 2011: An opportunity for youth from around the world to experience global diplomacy
WHA seeks proposals to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
Department of State, Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau (WHA), invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), which promotes cooperation on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner fossil … [Read more...] about WHA seeks proposals to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
Proposals sought for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’
The ACP Observatory on Migration and the Southern African Migration Program (SAMP) have announced a Call for Proposals for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’. With the assistance of SAMP, the ACP Observatory is … [Read more...] about Proposals sought for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’
