Deadline: 16 September 2013 The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award was launched by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme in 1989. It is currently the most prestigious human settlements award in the world. Its aim is to acknowledge initiatives which have made outstanding contributions in … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions for the UN-HABITAT Scroll of Honour Award
Immigration Journalism Award
Deadline- 19 August 2013 Applicants around the globe are invited to submit applications for French-American Foundation’s Immigration Journalism Award supported by Ford Foundation. The purpose of this program is to bring increased national and international attention to the topic of immigration and … [Read more...] about Immigration Journalism Award
Forest Europe’s Show off Your Forest contest
Deadline- 31 October 2013 All eligible participants are invited to submit applications for Forest Europe's Show off Your Forest contest which aims to, highlight the sociocultural, economic and environmental aspects of pan-European forests. Categories- Economic issues Socio-cultural … [Read more...] about Forest Europe’s Show off Your Forest contest
International Competition Urban Revitalization of Mass Housing
Deadline: 31 January 2014 UN-Habitat is promoting a new urban planning paradigm that calls for planning in advance at the scale of expected development of cities with a better integration of urban uses - housing, business, retail, recreation, education, agricultural, amongst others. The aim of this … [Read more...] about International Competition Urban Revitalization of Mass Housing
Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Deadline- 15 August 2013 Nominations are accepted for Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards offered by Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRD–Net). The award is offered to individuals who peacefully promote and protect universally recognized rights as stated in the Universal … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Picture Dignity Contest
Deadline- 1 September 2013 Photographers from around the world are invited to take part in Picture Dignity Photo Contest sponsored by +Acumen. Winners will have the opportunity to win grand prize of up to $500. The objective of this contest is to inspire the global community to define, illustrate, … [Read more...] about Picture Dignity Contest
Nominations Now Open for 2014 David Kato Vision & Voice Award
Deadline- 20 September 2013 Nominations are accepted for David Kato Vision & Voice Award (DKVVA) which aims to recognize leaders who work to uphold the sexual rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people around the world. The purpose of this award is to to … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for 2014 David Kato Vision & Voice Award
2013 Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship
Deadline- 30 August 2013 The Nation Institute and the Puffin Foundation is inviting nominations for creative citizenship prize. The objective of this Prize is to encourage recipients to continue their work and to inspire others to challenge the prevailing orthodoxies they face in their own careers. … [Read more...] about 2013 Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship
Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Deadline- 18 September 2013 All eligible journalists are invited to participate in A new award - “young journalist from the developing world” offered by Thomson Foundation. The goal of this program is to develop better media to create stronger societies. Award- Three finalists will be flown to … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Systers Pass-It-On Award
Deadline- 25 September 2013 Participants around the world are invited to take part in Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards offered by Anita Borg Institute. The goal of this program is to intend as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the … [Read more...] about Systers Pass-It-On Award
