If your organisation focuses on the strengthening of human rights, it is important for you to consider that your efforts shall ensure that your government meet international standards and comply with international laws guaranteeing basic rights for its citizens. This is different from, for instance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
Archives for June 2013
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
The United Nations The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) administers the United Nations’ funds to support civil society actors and organisations working towards the strengthening of human rights. There are five main grants offered; the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds for victims of … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
1) The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organisation promoting human rights. It assists NGOs working in Commonwealth Countries; preference is given to projects developed within these countries although international projects are also considered. Proposals shall be submitted before … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
Additionally, you should consider that 2015 is the expected date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The Millennium Project began in 2000 as means of creating new global collaborations and sponsorship plans to solve pressing problems faced by the world’s most deprived … [Read more...] about Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2013 open to applications
Deadline- 9 September 2013 NGOs around the world are invited to apply for the French Republic’s 2013 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize, presented by the Prime Minister of the French Government. Five laureates will share the overall prize of €70,000 allotted by the Prime … [Read more...] about The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize 2013 open to applications
Call for young European media makers and activists to apply for Multimedia Summer Camp
Deadline-17 June 2013 Young journalists, activists are invited to apply for Multimedia Summer Camp which will be conducted in Latvia from 12 – 25 August,2013 organised by Soros Foundation. The goal of this program is to offers a unique insight into digital journalism through a series of workshops … [Read more...] about Call for young European media makers and activists to apply for Multimedia Summer Camp
British Embassy Mexico City: Prosperity Fund, call for proposals.
Deadline- 3 July 2013 Proposals are invited by British Embassy Mexico City Programme Team for its first phase of Concept Bids. The purpose of this program is to have an impact on public policy on climate change, energy and economic reform. Thematic areas- Climate … [Read more...] about British Embassy Mexico City: Prosperity Fund, call for proposals.
PEDIGREE Foundation’s Grant Program
Deadline- 30 June 2013 PEDIGREE Foundation is accepting applications for grant program with the aim to help dogs find loving homes. The Foundation’s funds support shelters and rescues whose adoption programs further the goals of our mission to help dogs get adopted into loving homes. Eligibility … [Read more...] about PEDIGREE Foundation’s Grant Program
The Draper Graduate LLM Scholarship
Deadline- 21 June2013 Applicants around the globe are invited to submit applications for Draper Graduate LLM Scholarship Program at University of Sussex. Courses offered- LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM in International Commercial Law LLM in International Criminal Law LLM … [Read more...] about The Draper Graduate LLM Scholarship
Doctoral scholarship in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa
Deadline- 30 June 2013 The Center for Development Research, University of Bonn is inviting applications for Doctoral scholarship Program in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa. The purpose of this program is to identifying and characterizing a set of representative … [Read more...] about Doctoral scholarship in Land‐use and ecosystem services tradeoffs in rural Western Africa
