The International Institute for Labour Studies at the International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking nominations for its Decent Work Research Prize 2010 which annuall rewards outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge on the ILO's central goal of decent work for all. The Prize … [Read more...] about International Labour Organization’s Call for Nominations for the Decent Work Research Prize 2010
Advocacy Flexi Fund’s Small Grants to support Civil Society Organizations
Advocacy Flexi Fund provides small grants to NGOs working to advocate for sexual and reproductive health rights around the world. It is currently accepting applications to apply for funding of up to US $10,000 for advocacy-related activities for promoting, defending and advancing Sexual Rights. The … [Read more...] about Advocacy Flexi Fund’s Small Grants to support Civil Society Organizations
Institute of Development Studies Awards for reporting on International Development
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is offering its first awards for those reporting on international development, soliciting provocative and original stories, compelling alternative narratives and critiques and encouraging discussion on development issues and processes. Journalists from … [Read more...] about Institute of Development Studies Awards for reporting on International Development
Apply to participate in the X International Human Rights Colloquium in Sao Paulo, Brazil 9-16 October 2010
The International Human Rights Colloquium is organizing its tenth edition on the subject of “Regional and International Human Rights Systems: Challenges for Civil Society Participation” in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 9 to 16 October 2010. The Colloquium is an annual forum bringing together “human rights … [Read more...] about Apply to participate in the X International Human Rights Colloquium in Sao Paulo, Brazil 9-16 October 2010
Advocacy Toolkit for those campaigning for the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child, a network of 80 international and national NGOs working to facilitate the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has developed a useful advocacy toolkit for those campaigning for a communications procedure under the … [Read more...] about Advocacy Toolkit for those campaigning for the Rights of the Child
Environmental NGOs that companies love to work and why
As the heat of measures against climate change pressurizes private companies and corporate houses, they are now looking forward to work with NGOs for environmental conservation and build up their business as eco-friendly ventures. According to a recent article by Tilde Herrera in Greenbiz.com, this … [Read more...] about Environmental NGOs that companies love to work and why
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award for Unsung Heroes working for the poor
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award is organized by the UK-based Guardian Newspaper in partnership with Marie Stopes International and sponsored by the Department for International Development and Marie Stopes International. This is the second year of the award and its objective … [Read more...] about The Guardian International Development Achievement Award for Unsung Heroes working for the poor
Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment 2011
The University of St. Andrews in Scotland in partnership with the energy company, ConocoPhillips has launched the annual St. Andres Prize for the Environment to recognize the significant contributions to environment. Submissions can be made for this annual prize which offers US $75,000 to the winner … [Read more...] about St. Andrews Prize for the Environment 2011
The Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture is an innovative initiative that “inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures, enabling them to have this transformative experience of leading positive social change.” In its Staples’ Youth Social Entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about The Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition
