UN-HABITAT is the agency dedicated for creating human settlements for poor people across the world. UN-HABITAT focuses on promoting environmentally sustainable settlements in different parts of the world and works towards achieving the goal of adequate shelter for all. Vancouver Declaration on Human … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT invites people to attend International Conference: “Making Slums History: a worldwide challenge for 2020”
Human Rights Prize of the French Republic: Call for Applications
The Human Rights Prize of the French Republic was created in 1988 to honour and award individuals or organizations working across the world for human rights. The award is presented irrespective of nationality or borders for the work undertaken in France or abroad. The 2011 Human Rights Prize of the … [Read more...] about Human Rights Prize of the French Republic: Call for Applications
YPARD and ACTS invite applications from young Kenyans for a five-day “Mapping Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs” workshop
Young Professionals in Agriculture Research and Development (YPARD) in collaboration with the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) are hosting a five days training workshop in geographic information system GIS/GPS for young unemployed and underemployed agricultural professionals in Kenya. … [Read more...] about YPARD and ACTS invite applications from young Kenyans for a five-day “Mapping Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs” workshop
IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
The Bastiat Prize for Journalism was established by International Policy Network (IPN) in 2002 to encourage, recognize and reward writers around the world whose published works elucidate the institutions of the free society. In the enduring spirit of the Prize’s namesake Frédéric Bastiat, the Prize … [Read more...] about IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa
Gender Links (GL) is collaborating with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the World Bank in developing a submission on Gender and the New Growth Path. This follows a workshop convened in March, 2011. In this context, GL seeks inputs and discussions that will be compiled into a draft submission … [Read more...] about Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa
CSE seeks applications for 3rd “Media Fellowship on Water barred: need or greed?” from South Asian Journalists with extended deadline
United Nations General Assembly in its 58th session had declared the years 2005-2015 as the 'International Decade for Action – Water for Life'. The ‘decade’ is nearing its end, but not much has been improved in the South Asian region owing lack of proper water management, population pressure, … [Read more...] about CSE seeks applications for 3rd “Media Fellowship on Water barred: need or greed?” from South Asian Journalists with extended deadline
The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years
In 2011, The Stop TB Partnership was established following a call at the Amsterdam Ministerial Conference in 2000 building upon the Stop TB Initiative, launched by WHO in 1998. The purpose of this partnership is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to … [Read more...] about The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years
“Pimp My Combi” GWANZA2011 – Month of Photography, Zimbabwe: Applications sought from Southern and East African photographers, video and sound artists
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe in partnership with Gwanza Arts is inviting applications from Southern and East African photographers, video and sound artists to take part in Gwanza 2011 – Month of Photography to be held in Zimbabwe between 4August - 4 Sept 2011. Gwanza Arts is a non-for-profit … [Read more...] about “Pimp My Combi” GWANZA2011 – Month of Photography, Zimbabwe: Applications sought from Southern and East African photographers, video and sound artists
DfID, MRC and Wellcome Trust issue call for proposals for funding the Joint Global Health Trials initiative
The UK Department for International Development (DfID) jointly with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust has launched a call for proposals for the Joint Global Health Trials initiative. Purpose The purpose of this initiative is to provide funding for the best proposals to … [Read more...] about DfID, MRC and Wellcome Trust issue call for proposals for funding the Joint Global Health Trials initiative
Call for Applications: Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars in Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Sofia
The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Sofia has announced a Call for Applications for its 2012/2013 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. Objective CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with international and multidisciplinary profile. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars in Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Sofia
