This year’s Gruber Justice Prize is awarded to the Association for Civil Rights (ACRI) in Israel. The award will be received by Libby Lenkinski Friedlander, director of international relations for the organization, along with the representatives of four other social justice organizations. The awrd … [Read more...] about Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) is seeking applications for the Martin Duberman fellowship from senior scholars (tenured university professors or advanced independent scholars) from any country doing scholarly research on the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) … [Read more...] about The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies seeks Applications for the Martin Duberman Fellowship
Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), an umbrella organisation of groups working to protect the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and intersexuals in that country, has won the Rafto Prize for human rights work. In a country where homosexuality is considered to be a serious crime, SMUG, … [Read more...] about Ugandan Sexual Minorities Rights Organization wins the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights
ARRL Invites Nominations for 2011 International Humanitarian Award
Nominations are invited for the 2011 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. All amateurs, who have used Amateur Radio as a medium to work for human welfare, and promote international understanding and peace, can send in their nominations. This is an annual prize, initiated by ARRL, to recognize the … [Read more...] about ARRL Invites Nominations for 2011 International Humanitarian Award
Community Forestry: Trees and People – John G. Bene Fellowship (Canada)
The International Development Research Center (IDRC) invites applications for John G. Bene Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada who are, at present, pursuing their master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Candidates must be pursuing his … [Read more...] about Community Forestry: Trees and People – John G. Bene Fellowship (Canada)
Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award
Nominations are now open for the Asian Human Capital Award inviting entries from all organizations with operations in Asia. The award is aimed at honoring innovative and impactful people practices adopted by Asia-based organizations. The awards in different categories will be presented during the … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award
Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People
Tanenbaum is seeking nominations for the Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 aimed at recognizing religiously motivated men and women who put their lives at risk to advance peace in areas of armed conflict around the world. Tanenbaum aims to acknowledge and honor local peacemakers who are making … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People
Environmental Excellence Awards Program
International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites nominations for various awards to be presented under the IECA Awards program. Only the existing IECA members may nominate an individual, project, or program for an award. The main purpose of the awards is to honor and recognize outstanding … [Read more...] about Environmental Excellence Awards Program
EQUUS Foundation seeks Nominations for the Third Annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
The EQUUS Foundation, in association with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is inviting nominations for the third Annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. This award aims at recognizing and honouring the hard work and dedication of equestrians. The award generally is given to the … [Read more...] about EQUUS Foundation seeks Nominations for the Third Annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
The development NGO, Save the Children announced the winners of the first Corporate Business Awards. These are new awards initiated to honor, felicitate and thank the corporate partners of the charity, who have been supporting it in its humanitarian mission. Douglas Rouse, the corporate … [Read more...] about Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
