The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Regional Centre is accepting applications for the 2010 Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship covering the theme of “Gender: Empowering Women as Agents of Change for Human Development.” The aim of the United Nations Development … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship 2010 on Gender
UNIFEM calling for proposals in the Philippines
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has issued a call for proposals for the strengthening participation of women in the advocacy for promotion and protection of women’s human rights in the Philippines. “The aim of UNIFEM is to build greater awareness among gender advocates and … [Read more...] about UNIFEM calling for proposals in the Philippines
ONE Africa Award 2010: An opportunity to highlight efforts working to reduce poverty and achieve Millennium Development Goals
Civil society organizations and individuals working in Africa to advance the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) can apply for the $100,000 ONE Africa Award. As efforts to eradicate poverty progress and new ideas introduced to bring about change across Africa, there are various NGOs and individuals … [Read more...] about ONE Africa Award 2010: An opportunity to highlight efforts working to reduce poverty and achieve Millennium Development Goals
Haiti Advocacy Working Group develops key background documents
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Some new and essential ideas for Advocacy NGOs
As international NGOs are immersing themselves in strategic planning processes during this time of the year, Duncan Green, the Head of Research at Oxfam GB has put forth some interesting (and essential) ideas for integrating them into strategies of organizations involved in undertaking advocacy … [Read more...] about Some new and essential ideas for Advocacy NGOs
Human Rights Advocates Program: Tools and Knowledge for Grassroots Leaders working for the Promotion of Human Rights
The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is an opportunity for those working for the realization of human rights and build the capacities of their organizations through skill-building, networking, advocacy and academic knowledge in the context of human rights. It is a unique and successful model … [Read more...] about Human Rights Advocates Program: Tools and Knowledge for Grassroots Leaders working for the Promotion of Human Rights
International Youth Foundation’s YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program
The YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program is an international competitive award to select 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs for building their skills, enhance their resources and train them in advocacy. The fellowship was launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation and it seeks … [Read more...] about International Youth Foundation’s YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program
HIV Young Leaders Fund: New Request for Proposals
The HIV Young Leaders Fund has launched a Request for Proposals for 2010. It is currently seeking grant proposals from organizations which are “working to address the needs of young people most-affected by HIV in their communities, including young people living with HIV.” Interestingly, the Fund … [Read more...] about HIV Young Leaders Fund: New Request for Proposals
Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations
IMPORTANT: Only disabled persons’ organizations can apply for this funding “The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) seeks to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations
EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…1
The European Commission recognizes the fact that insufficient progress has been made in the field of maternal health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and more efforts have to be made here to achieve the MDG 5 targets to be met by the year 2015. It is also essential that in order … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…1
