The University of Connecticut has announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2013 Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights. The prize is awarded to an individual or group who has furthered the cause of international human rights and justice through the legal process … [Read more...] about Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights
Project to Reduce Child Labor in Burkina Faso
In FY 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) will award around $5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to reduce child labor in geographic areas of Burkina Faso cotton farming … [Read more...] about Project to Reduce Child Labor in Burkina Faso
AAS SEAC Southeast Asia Translation Subventions
The Translation Project Group of the Southeast Asia Council (SEAC) of the Association for Asian Studies intends to award subventions to support the translation of key texts not yet published in the social sciences and humanities from a Southeast Asian language into English. Texts, which may be of … [Read more...] about AAS SEAC Southeast Asia Translation Subventions
Call for Applications for Akshayasree – 2012 awards to Organic Farmers in Kerala
Deadline for applications: 20th October, 2012 Call for applications are invited for Sarojini-Damodaran foundation for the 4th Akshayasree Awards organized for Organic farmers. The award comprises Indian currency Rs.50, 000 and certificate for best organic farmer in the state of Kerala. Moreover, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Akshayasree – 2012 awards to Organic Farmers in Kerala
10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
Photo contest open to members and non-members of the Freedom of Information network (FOIAnet) is being organized to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Right to Know Day, on the 28th September. Anyone who feels able to illustrate the right to information, transparency, accountability and openness … [Read more...] about 10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
Stop TB Challenge Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society Fifth round of the funding open
Deadline- 30 September 2012 Proposals are invited for The Stop TB Partnership´s Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS) which aims to provide support to community-based organizations engaged in advocacy and social mobilization activities seeking to raise awareness and empower communities to … [Read more...] about Stop TB Challenge Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society Fifth round of the funding open
Oak Human Rights Fellowships 2013 Applications Open
Deadline- November 1, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries International fellows are invited for Oak Human Rights Fellowship programme which works to protect the human rights of emerging generations. such rights include but are not limited to - the right of young people to the most basic human … [Read more...] about Oak Human Rights Fellowships 2013 Applications Open
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment is an initiative by the University of St Andrews in Scotland and the international integrated energy company, ConocoPhillips. The Prize recognizes significant contributions to environmental conservation. Since its launch in 1998, St. Andrews Prize has attracted … [Read more...] about St. Andrews Prize for the Environment
Call for Proposals invited for First Crowd sourced Journalism Awards for Africa
The Big Picture Digital Journalism Project an innovative project conceptualized by Internews Europe and funded by the International Press Institute through its Innovative News Contest award is launching Africa’s first crowd sourced journalism awards. These ‘Big Picture Journalism Awards’ will … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals invited for First Crowd sourced Journalism Awards for Africa
Call for research proposals on emerging impacts of open data in developing countries
Deadline- 10 September, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Web Foundation and International Development Research Centre are inviting research proposals that address current gaps in the evidence base underlying the implementation of open data initiatives, and to inform policy and practice in … [Read more...] about Call for research proposals on emerging impacts of open data in developing countries
