An international report on the position of women in the news media was presented by International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). Freedom of press is an integral part of any democracy, and women are playing a key role in news media today. According to IWMF, the freedom of press to express its views … [Read more...] about A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”
Archives for 2011
The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
The Colombian Government, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched a new project, “Use and adoption of ICT in the National Network of Public Libraries,” on Sep. 27. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be funding the project, by providing US$ 3.2 million, and will … [Read more...] about The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas
On September 26, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) honored health leaders from various countries of Americas, for providing health services and for promoting health science in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas
McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
According to a statement issued by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in the near future, advanced nations would be awarding funds reaching up to US$30 billion or Rp270 trillion annually, to developing counties, to support them implement the REDD+ program that deals with … [Read more...] about REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
On September 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. The funds will not only help improve education and training, but also provide better employment opportunities for youth and adults who are unemployed, … [Read more...] about US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
The Presbyterian Church in Canada's development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million to help improve the health of women and children in developing countries. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
Call for Nominations – Opportunity Green OG25 Awards
Opportunity Green has invited proposals from innovative enterprises that are working to herald a bright future in their respective industries. This year, the competition will enter its third year. It is an open business competition where the most promising innovators, who aim to create a sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations – Opportunity Green OG25 Awards
E-book on Informal Justice and Security
The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers presented at the conference, “Access to Justice and Security: Non-state actors and the local dynamics of ordering.” The conference took place in … [Read more...] about E-book on Informal Justice and Security
