The Moms Rising Fellowship is a one-year, full-time, paid position. The Moms Rising Fellowship will help expand the capacity of emerging leaders who are seeking additional training and experience in the world of innovative organizing strategies which link online and on-the-ground advocacy. Two … [Read more...] about Moms Rising Fellowship
Women’s Human Rights Education Institute invites applications for CEDAW for Change 1-week Institute
Deadline- September 8, 2012 This one-week women’s human rights education institute is designed to cultivate a better understanding of the principles of non discrimination and equality as enshrined in CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and each State’s … [Read more...] about Women’s Human Rights Education Institute invites applications for CEDAW for Change 1-week Institute
The Open Society Foundations: Global Criminal Justice Fund
Deadline- Ongoing The Open Society Global Criminal Justice Fund seeks to strengthen civil society engagement in the protection of the rights of criminal defendants and in confronting the overuse of pretrial detention. The fund supports civil society efforts to build networks, share experience, and … [Read more...] about The Open Society Foundations: Global Criminal Justice Fund
Call For Submissions: Good Practices In The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women In Political And Public Life
The Working Group on Discrimination against Women in law and in practice notes that situations of political transition provide a unique opportunity to address women’s participation in the political system and women’s human rights in the legal and social systems, including the elimination of … [Read more...] about Call For Submissions: Good Practices In The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women In Political And Public Life
A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination
A guide describing the international convention on elimination of racial discrimination has been published by Minority Rights Group International and International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR). The author of the guide is Atsuko Tanaka, assisted by Yoshinobu … [Read more...] about A Guide: The International Convention on elimination of Racial Discrimination
Humanity in Action Fellowships 2012 Opportunity for University Students and Graduates in the US and Select European Countries
Humanity in Action (HIA), Netherlands is currently inviting applications for the fellowship program 2012 from eligible students and recent graduates from universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States. Humanity in … [Read more...] about Humanity in Action Fellowships 2012 Opportunity for University Students and Graduates in the US and Select European Countries
2011 Hours Against Hate – An NGO Roundtable with the Department of State
An NGO roundtable conference was held in New York. It was addressed by Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Hannah Rosenthal, and Special Representative to Muslim Communities, Farah Pandith. The roundtable discussed U.S. efforts to fight discrimination and racial prejudice against … [Read more...] about 2011 Hours Against Hate – An NGO Roundtable with the Department of State
Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women
The Yayori Award The Yayori Award focuses on women activists, journalists, and artists who work at the grassroots level with socially marginalized peoples in order to create a 21st century free from war and discrimination against women. Younger activists are especially encouraged to apply so that … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women
Fund for Gender Equality
The Fund for Gender Equality is designed to maximize national ownership, harmonization and alignment, and holistic strategies that will accelerate progress on gender equality in line with National Development Strategies (NDSs) and advance commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the … [Read more...] about Fund for Gender Equality
The International Hrant Dink Award 2011
The Hrant Dink Foundation is accepting nominations for the the International Hrant Dink Award 2011. The Award will be presented to people who work for a world free of discrimination, racism and violence, take personal risks for their ideals, use the language of peace and by doing so, inspire and … [Read more...] about The International Hrant Dink Award 2011
