The International Water Week (IWW) in Amsterdam is a high-level gathering of about 30,000 water professionals from all over the world from October 29 to November 4. There will be parallel conferences and exhibitions on water innovations from across the world. IWWA Movie Challenge: Tracing the … [Read more...] about Short video entries invited for the IWWA Movie Challenge: Tracing the journey of a drinking water-drop
Archives for 2011
UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201108101345.html 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 … [Read more...] about UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
University of Philippines – CMC invites applications for 15th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop fellowships
University of the Philippines, College of Mass Communication (UP-CMC) originally established as University of the Philippines, Institute of Mass Communication (UP-IMC) in 1965. During 1966-67, AB Broadcast Communication and the MA programs were started by the university. During later years, many … [Read more...] about University of Philippines – CMC invites applications for 15th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop fellowships
UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project
The Climate Change Adaptation Programme of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was initiated in 2008 for the African continent with support from the Government of Japan. The program aims at supporting African countries introduce long-term planning mechanisms to address the natural … [Read more...] about UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project
EDCPT invites grant proposals focusing on support for the establishment and the strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCPT) is the agency that works to support the development of clinical interventions with abilities to fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. These diseases account for over 6 million deaths each year, and the … [Read more...] about EDCPT invites grant proposals focusing on support for the establishment and the strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Natural Resources Forum (NRF) is a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal that is published quarterly by the Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations. The main focus of the journal remains on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and … [Read more...] about The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/ The sixty-fourth annual United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/NGO meeting entitled “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” will be held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September. It is expected that the main focus of discussion during this meet … [Read more...] about Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Feminist Economics is a journal that focuses on feminist economic issues and provides a platform for debate and dialogue on those issues. The main goal of the journal is to improve the living conditions of children, women and men. The journal welcomes diverse voices on such issues and tries to open … [Read more...] about Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Striker David Villa and midfielder Thiago Alcántara, teammates of FC Barcelona, were recently present in the United States city of Dallas to tell children that they too can get success in the sports with passion and love of the game. FC Barcelona is the Spanish … [Read more...] about Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a … [Read more...] about WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
