The Global Network for Public Interest Law (PILnet) was founded as the Public Interest Law Initiative in Transitional Societies (PLITS) in 1997 after the fall of Berlin Wall. The vision behind establishing this network was to promote law for serving the interests of the general public. PILnet wishes … [Read more...] about PILnet Invites Nominations for European Award for Partnership in the Public Interest
Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota seeks proposals from faculty and students for various fellowship grant programs
The Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota is currently seeking proposals for an all-University grant program for faculty and graduate/professional students to promote major international research and scholarly initiatives with global visibility. The focus of the program in the 2010-2012 … [Read more...] about Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota seeks proposals from faculty and students for various fellowship grant programs
United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011
The Office of United Nations in Malaysia is seeking nominations from the people of Malaysia for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011. This award was started in 1998 under the UN Resident Coordinator System. Since its founding, the award has honoured individuals and organizations for their … [Read more...] about United Nations Invites Nominations from Malaysian People for UN Person / Organization of the Year Award 2011
Gates Cambridge Scholarships opportunity for candidates all over the world except UK
In October 2000 the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated $210 million to the University of Cambridge, establishing the Gates Cambridge Trust. This is the largest single donation to a UK university. The Trust is an independent charity and manages all aspects of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships … [Read more...] about Gates Cambridge Scholarships opportunity for candidates all over the world except UK
International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
Source: http://www.soros.org/ The Open Society Public Health Program in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at the University of California, San Francisco, is convening a seminar entitled “International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health” seminar that will be … [Read more...] about International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Entertainment Education (EE) Conference The first EE Conference was held in 1989 in California; since then international conferences have taken place in the US, Holland and South Africa. This year India – with its kaleidoscope of arts, cutting edge technology and dynamic movie industry – is hosting … [Read more...] about Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
Partners for Prevention: Working to Prevent Violence against Women, is an interagency initiative of UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UNV in Asia and the Pacific. This initiative unites four UN partners under a single regional program team, and consolidates the unique strengths, experiences and areas of … [Read more...] about Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV
Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
Oldways is an international non-profit, changing the way people eat through practical and positive programs grounded in science, traditions, and delicious foods and drinks. It is best known for developing consumer-friendly health-promotion tools, including the Whole Grain Stamp and the well-known … [Read more...] about Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy is currently seeking applications for the Ph.D. Program in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, which is a three-year residential fellowship program, from non-EU citizens. The program is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject … [Read more...] about Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens
Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442513 Trocaire, an Irish non-governmental organization (NGO) development agency, has announced its intentions to spend €7.5m in response to the east Africa food crisis in 2011, after donations from the Irish public surpassed the €5m mark. With the lives of 12.4 … [Read more...] about Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
