This year’s Gruber Justice Prize is awarded to the Association for Civil Rights (ACRI) in Israel. The award will be received by Libby Lenkinski Friedlander, director of international relations for the organization, along with the representatives of four other social justice organizations. The awrd … [Read more...] about Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
Archives for 2011
Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is seeking applications from eligible Indian nationals for the Israeli Government Scholarships to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. The scholarships are tenable beginning October 2012 for … [Read more...] about Scholarship Opportunity for research and specialization studies in Israel for Indian Nationals
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) is seeking applications for the Martin Duberman fellowship from senior scholars (tenured university professors or advanced independent scholars) from any country doing scholarly research on the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) … [Read more...] about The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), an umbrella organisation of groups working to protect the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals in that country, has won the Rafto Prize for human rights work. In a country where homosexuality is considered to be a serious crime, SMUG, … [Read more...] about Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Future of Civil Society Challenge Fund
Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF) will be closed down in 2015, after it has concluded all its present projects. The decision was taken by The Secretary of State, following a ten year evaluation of the fund undertaken by the ministers. It has been finally decided that no more funds will be made … [Read more...] about Future of Civil Society Challenge Fund
DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries
British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). It has been reported that the overall spending by … [Read more...] about DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries
Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
The International Visitor Leadership Program at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently brought 40 women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries to the U.S. under the second African Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program (AWEP). AWEP is a Department of … [Read more...] about Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support seeks Nominations for the Upcoming Board Elections
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) is seeking nominations for the upcoming Board elections. The nominees WINGS is looking for are expected to be experienced, committed and skilled individuals to lead it into the future. WINGS is a global network that seeks to strengthen … [Read more...] about Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support seeks Nominations for the Upcoming Board Elections
Applications invited for the Training Course on Youth Participation and Youth Policy in Albania
Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports of Albania is inviting eligible youth to participate in the training course (TC) on youth participation and youth policy to be held in Albania during November 20-27, 2011. The training course, being supported by the Council of Europe’s Directorate of … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Training Course on Youth Participation and Youth Policy in Albania
IWA seeks abstracts for presentation at Water Convention 2012 during the Singapore International Water Week
International Water Association is now seeking abstracts for the Water Convention 2012 to be held during the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012 from July 1 to 5, 2012 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Prospective authors can submit abstracts for either oral or poster presentations. Water … [Read more...] about IWA seeks abstracts for presentation at Water Convention 2012 during the Singapore International Water Week
