The right to life is a fundamental human right, central to the enjoyment of all other human rights. International human rights law recognizes this basic right as accruing at birth, and international and regional human rights bodies, as well as courts worldwide, have clearly established that any … [Read more...] about Women’s Rights and Prenatal Protections under Human Rights and Comparative Law
Grants and Resources for Gender and Women Development
The United Nations General Assembly initiated UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The UN Member States took a significant step in enhancing the organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. All human development and human … [Read more...] about Grants and Resources for Gender and Women Development
UN Trust Fund to curb violence against Women
Violence against women is one of the world’s most prevalent human right violations. This violation occurs across the boundaries of age, culture, race, wealth and geography. This violation against women occurs everywhere at home, on the streets, at work, or during times of conflict. There are around … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund to curb violence against Women
The Global Fund for Women
The Global Fund for Women support and defend women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups in five regions. These regions include Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia and Oceania and the Americas. Since its … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Women
United Nations Democracy Fund
UN Secretary-General laid the foundation of UNDEF in the year 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts throughout the world. UNDEF supports projects which strengthen the voice of civil society, encourage human rights and support the participation of all groups … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation have worked with partners all over the world to improve the lives of children, families and communities for more than 45 years. The foundation is also engaged in restoration and protection of our planet. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a family … [Read more...] about The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Mama Cash supports women’s cause
Mama Cash is the one of the oldest international women's fund incorporated in the Netherlands in 1983. The organization supports pioneering and innovative women's initiatives around the world, because the organization believes that social change starts with women and girls. Mama Cash has awarded … [Read more...] about Mama Cash supports women’s cause
Call for Papers for Special Edition of Violence Against Women journal – “Teaching Domestic Violence”
Deadline- Monday, October 1, 2012 The university campus was a critical site for second wave feminists in the U.S. who gathered to raise the campus and community consciousness about woman battering. Since this period of feminist organization against woman battering, faculty and staff have been … [Read more...] about Call for Papers for Special Edition of Violence Against Women journal – “Teaching Domestic Violence”
Project Inspire for Women’s Empowerment: $25,000 Grant Opportunity
The Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard have come together to organize this joint initiative called "Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World." This competition aims to help young changemakers create a better world of opportunities for women and girls in Asia Pacific, the Middle … [Read more...] about Project Inspire for Women’s Empowerment: $25,000 Grant Opportunity
Global Conference on Women to be held in 2015
UN announces a significant Global Conference on Women to be organized in 2015. This conference will be organized 20 years after the landmark meeting took place in Beijing in 1995. The proposal is jointly made by Secretary-General Ban Ki moon and the President of the General Assembly Ambassador … [Read more...] about Global Conference on Women to be held in 2015
