Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39525&Cr=UNHCR&Cr1= The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the winner of this year’s Nansen Refugee Award, which will be given to The Society for Humanitarian Solidarity of Yemen. This Yemeni group … [Read more...] about Yemeni group awarded the UNHCR’s Nansen Award for rescuing refugees who arrive at the Gulf of Aden
Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
Nominations are now open for the Sophie Prize. This international award worth US $ 100,000 is awarded annually in recognition of environment and sustainable development. The Sophie Prize Ceremony will take place in June 2012 in Oslo. The Sophie Prize has been established to inspire people working … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
UNESCO seeks nominations for the prestigious 2011 Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to be awarded at its HQ in Paris on November 16
UNESCO is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence that is awarded every two years to individuals, institutions and other entities or non-governmental organizations that have made exceptional contributions and … [Read more...] about UNESCO seeks nominations for the prestigious 2011 Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to be awarded at its HQ in Paris on November 16
AAUW International Fellowships Program 2012-2013: Applications invited from women around the world to study in the US
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network dedicated towards promoting equity for women through advocacy, education, and research. The community of AAUW believes in breaking through educational and economic barriers so that women in this world have a fair chance. This … [Read more...] about AAUW International Fellowships Program 2012-2013: Applications invited from women around the world to study in the US
Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program
Source: http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=16693 Three Palestinian organizations have been awarded grants by the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program to provide training to hone business and employment skills to more than one thousand Palestinian youths this summer. The … [Read more...] about Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program
Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards
Nominations are sought for the Young Democrats of America (YDA) Prize winners that will be honoured during the convention in Louisville. YDA will recognize individuals, state organizations, chapters or caucuses who are model Young Democrats! At the Bi-Annual National Convention, YDA recognizes the … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards
University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships
University of Wales, Newport seeks applications for international scholarships from the students applying for September 2011 entry. A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement. Categories the students wish to consider … [Read more...] about University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships
